Admin Officer Grade 5, 26,403 – 28,598 pro rata. Permanent, full time. 37 hours- 7:50 – 3:40 (7:50 - 4:00 on Tuesdays) Half an hour unpaid lunch break. Required to start ASAP. About us Oxhill Nursery School is a fully inclusive, successful, and welcoming early years setting committed to prioritising children’s wellbeing, care, and development. We nurture curiosity, independence, and a strong sense of belonging in our children, supported by a dedicated team of skilled professionals and a supportive community. The Role We are seeking an experienced, capable, and reliable School Admin Officer to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our school. This key role will support the Headteacher and leadership team with finance, HR, safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR compliance, and general office management. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage school communications, oversee financial procedures, and ensure smooth day-to-day running of the school office What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will: • Have experience with office management systems or demonstrate the ability to quickly learn similar systems (e.g., SIMS). • Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. • Be proficient in IT, with strong skills in Microsoft Office and data management. • Support the Headteacher with finance, health & safety, property, HR, safeguarding, GDPR, and compliance processes. • Be a strategic and innovative thinker, flexible and supportive to the needs of the school. • Uphold the school’s caring ethos and actively participate in school life. • Work independently and as part of a team, with a sharp eye for detail and professionalism. • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What We Offer • A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment. • Enthusiastic, motivated children and highly skilled staff. • Dedicated governors and a welcoming school community. • Opportunities for professional development and training. Please email the Headteacher if you would like any further information. Please return your application form to oxhillnursery@durhamlearning.net Please note the school office will be closed for Easter Holidays from Thursday 2nd April until Monday 20th April. This post is not open to job share. Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 21st April 2026- 12pm noon. Interview date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill, Stanley, Co Durham DH9 7LR Tel: 01207 232266 Email: oxhillnurseryschool@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161