04 Jul School Administration Assistant
Location: The Acorn Partnership – Marston Montgomery Primary School and Long Lane Church of England Primary School
Contract Type: fixed term, pending restructure
End date: 31/08/2026
Salary: Grade 5, pay points 4 to 5 and Full time equivalent salary £24,404 to £24,790, pro-rata for part-time/term time only)
Hours per week: 10
Weeks per year: 40
Start Date: 04/09/2025
Age Range: Primary School
NOR: 23 and 24 pupils
Job outline
Join Our Team: School Administration Assistant (10 Hours/Week)
Working across two welcoming Primary Schools
Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking for a part-time role that makes a real difference? We are seeking a reliable School Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of two thriving primary schools.
About the Role
This is a part-time position for 10 hours per week, spread across three mornings, supporting the administrative needs of both schools. You’ll be based in each school during the week, becoming a familiar face to staff, parents, and pupils alike.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your varied and rewarding duties will include:
- Supporting with ParentPay administration and processing school-related payments
- Updating and maintaining the school websites and social media pages
- Answering phones and providing a warm welcome to visitors and parents
- Coordinating Cool Milk orders and managing the school calendar
- Supporting wider administrative tasks to help our schools run smoothly
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and IT skills
- Is organised, efficient, and able to manage their own time
- Enjoys working with people and being part of a team
- Can maintain confidentiality and work with professionalism at all times
- Has experience in a school or administrative setting (desirable, but not essential)
Why Work With Us?
In return, you’ll be part of a friendly and supportive school community where every role is valued. You’ll benefit from the opportunity to contribute to the positive experiences of our pupils and families.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and positivity to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to tbosley@acorn.derbyshire.sch.uk by the 17th July 2025.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Closing Date: 17/07/2025
Provisional Interviews: 23/07/2025
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
