We are seeking to appoint an experienced and hard working administrator to join our busy team in providing essential administrative support to contribute to the smooth running of the school.

37 hours per week term time only (39 weeks per year).

Part time or full time considered.

NJC Scale 4, points 7 - 11 (£25,584 - £27,269) Actual salary pro rata to working full time in term time is £21,908 - £23,351 pa

Start date as soon as possible.

Key responsibilities include managing telephone and in person enquires, typing, filing, managing written and verbal correspondence, recording information and maintaining accurate records on school databases alongside communicating with a wide range of stakeholders (parents, children, school staff, governors and the community).

The ideal candidate will be flexible and have strong organisational and communication skills with a keen eye for detail. You will have experience of working in a broad range of administrative duties and will have a good level of IT competency, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database systems. You will be motivated, well-organised, with the ability to use your initiative and be willing to undergo any training that is required. 

In return we can offer you: 

• A supportive and proactive team to work alongside

• Relevant CPD opportunities to support your career development 

• A school who have a relational approach

• A positive and supportive staff team

• And, of course, fantastic students 

JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

APPLICATION FORM

To make an application please complete the application form, attaching a letter of in which you outline how your experience has prepared you for this role and what you would bring to our school. Please send your completed application to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk.

Any preference for part time hours should be made clear in your letter of application.

Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 25th April 2025. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of all applications.

Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.