Administration Assistant

Castle School, Derby, DE22 1GE

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  1 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25583.00 - 25989.00

Administration Assistant job summary

Assistant Administration Officer (permanent)

Full-time, term time only weeks are negotiable ( 39 - 52 weeks)

Salary Grade C 37 Hours per week

Salary: £25583.00 to £25989.00

Start Date: as soon as possible

 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our successful Admin team.

This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with pupils, and looking forward to working with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure their success.

As an Assistant Administration Officer, you will need to share our commitment and vision and want to work with a team of likeminded colleagues. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a school environment and have up to date and detailed knowledge and experience of using a school MIS and other school data related data bases and software. You will also have detailed knowledge and understanding of MS Office. The role could involve flexible working over multiple sites across Derby City.

 

The successful candidate will be able to work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides our values. This is a fundamental part of our school vision, which means it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy. 

We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:

1. A committed and passionate staff team
2. A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
3. Regular well-being support
4. A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.

 

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. All Governors, staff, trainees and volunteers have a responsibility and role to play to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Staff members will maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned. This position involves substantial access to Children and is therefore subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for any previous criminal convictions or safeguarding issues.

 

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Brewer at HR@respectschools.co.uk

 

If you are interested in the above post, please complete the downloadable application form and send this to Rachel Brewer at HR@respectschools.co.uk

 

Closing date: 1^st September 2025 at 9am

Interviews to be confirmed

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castle School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 18
• School size: 23 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kingsmead-school

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