Senior School Administrator - Coley Primary School

• Part-time: 35 hours per week (08:15am - 4:15pm Monday to Friday)*
• Term Time Only (with INSET days)
• Permanent

Could you be the heart of our school office?
We’re on the lookout for a rare gem—a sharp-minded, unflappable, warm-hearted individual who can juggle priorities with a smile and keep our school office running like clockwork. This isn’t just about admin; it’s about people, planning and purpose.

Our much-loved Senior Administrator is moving on after 8 fantastic years, and we’re hoping to find someone just as special to join our friendly, dedicated team from September 2025.

What we’re looking for:
You’ll be the first face families see, the go-to for staff, and a calm presence in a lively environment. You’ll love a list, know your way around a spreadsheet, and take pride in creating streamlined systems. Whether it’s managing key processes, rolling out new initiatives, or being a listening ear, you’ll bring a professional, proactive and people-focused approach.

You might be our Rare Gem if you are:

• Warm, diplomatic, discreet and great with people—whether 5 years old or 75
• Naturally organised with a flair for forward-thinking and project planning
• A whizz with systems like SIMS, Arbor, ParentPay, and Microsoft 365 (especially Outlook, Excel, Forms and SharePoint)
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experienced in admin, office management or customer service (school experience is a bonus, but not essential)
• Excited about making things better—more efficient, more effective, more joined-up
• Up for rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in with everything from first aid to giving guided tours to new families

We can offer you:

• A warm, inclusive and forward-thinking school community
• A leadership team who welcome ideas and initiative
• Children who bring joy, curiosity and character to every day
• A role where your work really matters—where you can make a lasting difference

*The advertised hours and shift pattern can be adjusted. If you're interested in the role but would prefer fewer hours, please get in touch to discuss options.

To find out more information, please visit:
https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities/

Our lovely school is closed over the summer, but feel free to drop Miss Goldring an email if you have any queries about the role - Miss Goldring, School Business Manager - bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Shortlisting: We will be reviewing applications upon receipt over the summer
Interview Date: Thursday 12th September 2025

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from all successful candidates