Admin Assistant

AMA Admin; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a School Admin Assistant for a welcoming school in Derby, starting in September on a temporary basis. The role offers ongoing support, training opportunities, and potential progression within education.

You will provide office support, manage pupil records and communications, and ensure GDPR-compliant handling of information in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or education setting.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a busy office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to emails, and welcome visitors to the school.
• Manage pupil records, attendance and data entry in school management systems.
• Assist with admissions, communications to parents and general day-to-day office administration.
• Ensure confidential information is handled in line with GDPR.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Prioritisation

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Admin Assistant - Derby

Full-Time | September Start | Temporary Basis

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators and school support staff. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities and ongoing support throughout your career.

We're currently recruiting for a School Admin Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Derby on a long‑term basis, starting in September.

You'll be joining a school that prides itself on creating a positive, inclusive environment where pupils, staff and families are at the heart of everything they do. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school administration experience, or a strong administrative background looking to move into education.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and welcoming visitors to the school.
• Managing pupil records, attendance and general data entry using school management systems.
• Supporting with filing, photocopying, correspondence and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with admissions, communications to parents and general day-to-day office administration.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled professionally and in line with GDPR.

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor (desirable).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy office environment.
• A professional, approachable and friendly manner.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Culture‑matched placements - we take the time to understand you and match you with schools that fit your experience and values.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools across Derby and the surrounding areas.
• Free CPD through Milk Academy, including Safeguarding, GDPR, Behaviour and additional professional development courses.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and school information to help you feel prepared from day one.
• Dedicated support from your personal consultant, available throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure long‑term and permanent positions within schools.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Chil