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Office Administrator

Wantage Church of England Primary School · Wantage · Oxfordshire

Job description

About the Role

This is more than an administrative position; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the school’s leadership, making sure everything runs seamlessly so our Headteacher and Senior Leaders can focus on transforming students’ lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-level administrative and organisational support
  • Coordinating meetings for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
  • Managing communications and enquiries with professionalism and care
  • Liaising with staff, students, parents, carers and visitors to uphold our welcoming ethos

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a dynamic Office Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and a warm, professional presence. You’ll lead our front-office team, keep systems running smoothly, and ensure every pupil, family, and visitor receives an outstanding first impression. You’ll need to be confident using school systems, quick to solve problems, great at juggling priorities, and calm under pressure. Strong communication, team leadership, and a proactive mindset are essential, along with a commitment to safeguarding and high standards.

Wantage CE Primary School is an inclusive, caring school where every child matters, we recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and a part of our role is to help them discover and develop these. We encourage a strong community spirit, where we show consideration and respect for each other; understand differences, and uphold kind, well-mannered behaviour.

We value the partnership that exists between parents, children, staff and governors and strongly believe that by working together we ensure the children at our school experience the best possible start in life.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

    Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

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    About this school

    Wantage Church of England Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

    Not rated
    Pupils
    405
    Avg teacher salary
    £45,549
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    22.7:1
    Academy trust
    CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

    Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

    Location

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    Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ

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