Office Administrator - Ibstone CE Primary School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
Following the flexi retirement of our long-standing School Business Manager, the children, staff and Governors of our small village school are looking for a new member of staff to join the office team.
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive person to join the team. This is a varied and rewarding role combining administrative responsibilities, welcoming and dealing with visitors, external professionals, children and parents face to face, via email and on the phone. Our office administrator will also be required to offer basic first aid support, be proactive in safeguarding and much more. It would be fair to say, no two days are the same!
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 2
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time/Part-time
Closing date: 22/06/2026
Interviews to be held: 29/06/2026
About us
Ibstone CE Primary School is a smaller than average primary school situated in the beautiful village of Ibstone. Nurture, Inspire, Grow encapsulates our vision perfectly. Our vision is to nurture our community enabling all to grow through our Christian values. We inspire our everyone to be resilient, confident and courageous whilst developing a lasting love of learning. ‘Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.’ Philippians 4:13
Website: www.ibstoneschool.org.uk
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the school office
- Handling pupil records including attendance
- Supporting staff, parents and pupils
- Maintaining accurate data using the MIS system (SIMS)
- Managing iPal booking system
- Authorising invoices
- Being a designated safeguarding officer
- Managing medicines
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would enjoy making a positive difference to the daily experience of our school community.
In return, we will offer you:
- An incredibly supportive and nurturing working environment
- A comprehensive induction programme with CPD opportunities
- Collaborative partnerships with other local schools
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We are looking for someone who is/has:
- Approachable and calm under pressure
- Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
- Good IT skills and data entry experience
- An ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact the office on 01491 638281 to arrange a visit or to find out more about the role. We look forward to welcoming you.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01491 638281
Email: [email protected]
At Ibstone CE School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
