19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    May 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 24 hours per week, term time only.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 6, Pt 6. £25989 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Derby High School in Bury, Greater Manchester, is seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant with responsibility for Inclusion and SEND. We are looking for someone with the relevant qualifications, skills and experience who has a passion and commitment to improving the outcomes of students. This is an exciting new role and, working under the direction of the SENDCO. The post-holder will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the success of students of students at The Derby High School.

You should consider applying if you can bring the following to our school: -

  • Experience of supporting SEND processes or working within an administrative role in an educational, health or pastoral setting.

  • Experience of liaising with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure joined up support for young people.

  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage paperwork, statutory deadlines and multiple administrative tasks with accuracy.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to share information clearly and professionally.

  • Confidence in working independently, using initiative to solve problems and keep processes running smoothly.

  • The ability to build positive, professional relationships with colleagues, families and external agencies.

  • Flexibility and adaptability in response to a busy and changing SEND environment.

  • Values aligned with The Derby’s ethos –Inspired to Make a Difference– and a commitment to supporting students with additional needs.

We believe that The Derby High School isa great place to be. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/with:

  • A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve.

  • A school that has high expectations of all who work here.

  • A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement.

  • A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for

their welfare.

  • A supportive and cooperative staff who are committed to their roles.

  • A school that works effectively with all stakeholders.

  • A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.

What the school offers its staff

The Derby High School is currently the highest performing school within the Local Authority, and we have sustained this position fora number of years. We are a highly inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by our warm and welcoming environment.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Derby High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
951 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0161 764 1819

The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8 (most recent validated Progress 8 measure stands at +0.30). Alongside this student progress in Mathematics is positive and above the national average. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.

Arranging a visit to The Derby High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk.

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