Job description
Administration Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated administration assistant based at Derwent Primary School.
This is a full-time term time only office position plus 5 inset days and one week in the summer holidays.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (including 1 hour lunch break)
Level 1D point 3 (£25,540 per annum pro rata)
Person Specification
Experience of working in a school environment would be ideal, however, office experience is essential.
Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and to work well under pressure (good organisational skills)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
We can offer successful applicants:
Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
Opportunities for professional development.
Applications are through MyNewTerm only.
Please do not send CV’s.
For more information about our school please visit https://derwentschool.co.uk/
Closing date:Friday 14th August 2026
Interview dates: Monday 24th August 2026
Start date: 3rd September 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.
We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 14th August 2026.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Derwent Primary School
Foundation school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 371
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,892
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.8:1
- Academy trust
- Derwent and Southill Federation
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 16 July 2026
- Closing date
- 14 August 2026
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