Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 November 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: £22,038.00 - £23,460.00 Annually (Actual) NJC2 - NJC6

Administrative Assistant & Receptionist job summary

We are seeking to appoint a candidate with drive, energy and enthusiasm to join our busy Admin and Reception team. The successful applicant will provide Reception, Clerical, administrative and first aid support to the school.

Candidates will contribute to the school’s vision, values, ethos and culture to secure high standards and expectations in all aspects of school life.

Derby Moor is a vibrant and exciting place to work and to learn as both a student and a member of staff. Our school motto of ‘Together We Succeed’ captures our approach to life and learning at the academy and also reflects the diversity and aspiration of our school community. Our motto is underpinned by our four core values:

Achievement - We believe that everyone can achieve, regardless of background or personal circumstance.

Aspiration - We believe our students and staff can be the best in their chosen field. Our renowned employability curriculum gives our students the knowledge, skills-base and experiences they need to aim for greatness and to aspire to be the best they can be. For staff, our bespoke cpd offer ensures they have developmental opportunities and are supported to become expert practitioners.

High Expectations - We believe high expectations are the foundations of success and expect the highest standards from our community. This is in terms of their conduct, communication and commitment to their own development. We are preparing students for life and the world of work, as such, we will not settle for anything less than excellence.

Community - We believe that the community at Derby Moor is unique and is key in preparing our young people for life in modern Britain. Our community is diverse and we all embrace the rich variety of faiths, cultures and backgrounds that exist here, working together to ensure everyone feels valued, safe and fulfilled.

At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.

We are seeking to appoint an individual:

• To provide support for the welfare and behaviour of students, promoting positive student attitudes and behaviour in and around school and mutual respect for members of the school community.
• To provide support and intervention to promote student attainment, achievement, attendance and well-being.
• To work as part of a team to promote and support whole school policies including raising attainment, behaviour, rewards, attendance and punctuality and Reception.
• To promote positive relations and ensure excellent communication across the school community and with external agencies.
• To participate in efficient, effective and proactive organisational and administrative support for the pastoral team
• To be part of the cover / buddy rota for First Aid provision (training will be provided) in the absence of the Primary First Aider.

In return, as part of the Spencer Academies Trust, we can offer you:

• A GOOD school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022)
• A friendly, supportive and professional team of staff
• A commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development
• An excellent support programme for new staff

Applicants would be expected to share the Trust’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact the HR team on 01332 772706 or email hr@derbymoorspencer.org.uk

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post must be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. We are also required to request references prior to interview.

Closing date for applications 11.59pm on Tuesday 10th November 2025

Interviews will take place on TBC

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.

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 Derby Moor Spencer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1709 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Derby Moor Spencer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derby-moor-spencer-academy

Derby Moor Spencer Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, 11 - 18 school with 1,680 students on roll. We are a thriving community offering our students a range of opportunities that ensure they become successful and well-rounded adults when they enter the world of work. At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we are rightly proud of the excellent progress that all our students make and have celebrated record results year on year in recent times. Our approach can be summed up in our school motto: “Together we succeed”. This motto is underpinned by our four values:

Achievement – we believe that every student, regardless of background or personal circumstance can achieve.

Aspiration – we believe that strong achievement is grounded in the best teaching and learning experience, which ensures that all students will aspire to be the best they can be. We are committed to continuing professional development so that all staff members are supported to be the best they can be.

High Expectations – we have high expectations of students, both in terms of achievement and behaviour.

Community – we create and support a sense of belonging so that all members of the school community feel valued and are kept safe.

At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.

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