17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 April 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    17 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Salary: Grade 6 Point 9 £25,995 (Full time equivalent) Actual pay £21, 856 per annum Contract: Permanent 36.35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 teacher days) As an alternative to a full time position, two part time positions may be considered. These posts would be offered as: Post A: Monday to Friday 08.30-12.30 (20 hours) £12, 025 p.a Post B: Monday to Friday 12.30-16.00 (17.5 hours) £10, 522 p.a

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Actual pay £21, 856 per annum (36.35 hrs per week)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Denys is committed to ensuring that all children have access to a varied, challenging and inspiring education. We are always seeking new ways for our children to be successful and to thrive. We are a caring school, where pupils, staff and parents/carers are valued. The school was awarded an Ofsted ‘Good’ Rating in February 2025.

"Pupils flourish in this happy and welcoming school. All staff know each child individually well. Pupils show great confidence in a nurturing environment. They are well-supported if they feel any worries or insecurity. Pupils are encouraged to become wise, kind and caring members of society. " Ofsted 2025

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Administration Assistant to join our friendly and well‑established school office team. The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a positive work ethic. You should be able to represent the school in a professional, warm, and approachable manner at all times.

This role requires someone who is adaptable, flexible, and confident managing a variety of tasks in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. You will need excellent administrative skills and the ability to work proactively under your own initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of the wider administration team.

If you are a dependable team player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a commitment to high‑quality service, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • Happy, friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are keen to learn and like a challenge
  • A hard-working staff who are committed to putting the children at the heart of all we do.
  • A learning environment that is a calm and happy place to learn and work. We also offer a commitment to professional development
  • A committed and energetic Governing Body who will wholeheartedly support you in your new role and professional journey at St Denys
  • An active Parents and Friends Association who contribute positively to the school community
  • Well established and effective collaborative working with the Local Authority, the Diocese of Leicester and the Collaborative 360, the local group of schools.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Leicestershire County Council Application form including 2 referees one must be your current/latest employer. CV’s will not accepted. (This can be found via the link to the job advert on eteach).

In addition, please submit a letter (no longer than 1 side of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, carefully considering the requirements of the post. Please refer to the job description and person specification below for information regarding this.

Character references will not be accepted, referees MUST only be those who can comment authoritatively on your work. REFERENCES WILL BE SOURCED PRIOR TO INTERVIEW.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
231 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01530 260004

Arranging a visit to St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stdenysinfantschool.org.

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