Administrative Assistant - Maternity Cover

Job description

Location: Asterdale Primary School, Derby
Hours: Part time / Full time considered, minimum 27 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Temporary, maternity cover. Starting Monday 2 November 2026

Asterdale Primary School would like to appoint an Administrative Assistant who has recent, relevant experience within a school, to provide administrative and financial support to the school and the Headteacher.

We are looking for someone who is highly professional, skilled in school administration and who has excellent communication skills. This role requires experience of MIS systems, online payment systems and MS Office. The successful candidate will be flexible, able to meet the demands of a busy office and work well within a team and on their own.

We require someone who can:
• Deliver a professional, welcoming and efficient reception service;
• Provide administrative support to the Office/Business Manager and Senior Leaders;
• Be resilient, flexible and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure, producing work to a high standard;
• Be methodical, well organised and display an appropriate level of confidentiality;
• Demonstrate high proficiency in ICT and keyboard skills;
• Interact effectively with children, parents, staff and visitors;
• Manage time effectively and work within organisational procedures and processes;
• Work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the school and wider Trust;
• Monitor administrative deadlines and ensure information is submitted within required timescales;

Visits are positively encouraged. Please phone or email to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. Find out if we're right for you! We are proud to offer a supportive and experienced leadership team, a hard-working and an enthusiastic group of staff and a well-resourced school. If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact the School Office 01332662323 or email [email protected]

Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment procedures and will require an enhanced DBS clearance and references from current and past employers. As this position is designated as a "Regulated Activity" references will be sought in advance of an interview. Further details of this post, the school and the Trust are included in the pack and details of how to apply can be found below.

Should you wish to apply for the post, please submit your application form and also provide us with a covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) which details your skills, attributes and experience in relation to the role. These can be emailed to [email protected] or post your application: FAO: Mr O'Leary (Headteacher), Asterdale Primary School, Borrowash Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7PH

As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

The closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 6 October 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 6 October 2026

Please see here for Recruitment Pack

Please see here for Application Form