Administration Assistant

Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  3rd September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

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: £25,540.00 - £25,540.00 Annually (FTE)

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated administration assistant based at Derwent Primary School.

This is a full-time term time only office position plus 5 inset days and one week in the summer holidays.

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (including 1 hour lunch break)

Level 1D point 3 (£25,540 per annum pro rata)

Person Specification

• Experience of working in a school environment would be ideal, however, office experience is essential.

• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and to work well under pressure (good organisational skills)

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

We can offer successful applicants:

• Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

• A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.

• A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.

• Opportunities for professional development.

Applications are through MyNewTerm only.

Please do not send CV’s.

For more information about our school please visit https://derwentschool.co.uk/

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interview dates: WC 6th July 2026

Start date: 3rd September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 1st July 2026.

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 Derwent Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Derwent Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-lower-school

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