Administration Assistant

Ref: SCH-RCoS-0032 24 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Castle School Location: Castle School Salary: 25583.00 - 25989.00 Department: Administration Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 01/09/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: TBC

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Schools Support Staff NJC | NJC5 - NJC6

The Role

Assistant Administration Officer (permanent)

Full-time, term time only weeks are negotiable ( 39 - 52 weeks)

Salary Grade C 37 Hours per week

Salary: £25583.00 to £25989.00

Start Date: as soon as possible

 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our successful Admin team.

This post is integral to our school and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit a passionate and motivated colleague who is experienced in working successfully with pupils, and looking forward to working with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs to ensure their success.

As an Assistant Administration Officer, you will need to share our commitment and vision and want to work with a team of likeminded colleagues. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a school environment and have up to date and detailed knowledge and experience of using a school MIS and other school data related data bases and software. You will also have detailed knowledge and understanding of MS Office. The role could involve flexible working over multiple sites across Derby City.

 

The successful candidate will be able to work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides our values. This is a fundamental part of our school vision, which means it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy. 

We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:

  1. A committed and passionate staff team
  2. A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
  3. Regular well-being support
  4. A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded.

 

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. All Governors, staff, trainees and volunteers have a responsibility and role to play to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Staff members will maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned. This position involves substantial access to Children and is therefore subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for any previous criminal convictions or safeguarding issues.

 

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Rachel Brewer at HR@respectschools.co.uk

 

If you are interested in the above post, please complete the downloadable application form and send this to Rachel Brewer at HR@respectschools.co.uk

 

Closing date: 1st September 2025 at 9am

Interviews to be confirmed

 

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
Safeguarding Training level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
GDPR or Data Protection Training
Desirable

Skills

Skills and Qualities
Ability to use ICT effectively, have a strong understanding of administration functions.
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Efficient administrative skills, prioritise workloads and have excellent customer service skills, telephone and face to face
Desirable
Good Literacy skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Professional and discreet, able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
Essential
Proactive and solution focused, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Essential
Resilient and adaptable, able to work in a fast paced and evolving environment
Essential
Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to manage and support administrative staff
Essential
Committed to professional development, with a passion for maximising efficiency and effectiveness of systems and processes
Essential
Experience
Experience in office administration and computer data bases input and retrieval.
Desirable
Ability to handle confidential information, establish and maintain filing systems.
Desirable
Production of reports as required for a variety of recipients
Desirable
Reception duties and contact with public, parents and other professionals
Desirable

Safeguarding Information

The Respect Collaboration of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references. 

We may undertake an online check for shortlisted candidates.

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Castle School

Cedar Street
Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 1GE

Rachel Brewer

https://respectschools.co.uk
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