Administration Assistant Attendance

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby City Council seeks an enthusiastic Administration Assistant Attendance at Alvaston Infant & Nursery School. 30 hours per week, part-time, permanent following a 6‑month probation, 40 weeks a year. The role includes school attendance duties and general admin in a supportive environment.

We offer a positive team culture, safeguarding responsibilities and training. Closing date 12:00 Noon 01 October 2026; interviews 5 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Values good working relations with all stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school
• Will support the aims and child focused ethos at Alvaston Infant & Nursery School
• Works well as part of a busy team and remains calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• We are appointing an enthusiastic School Administration and Attendance Officer to join a dedicated team at Alvaston Infant & Nursery School.
• Provide school administration support and manage attendance processes.
• Support safeguarding and promote the welfare of young people alongside the team

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Administration Assistant Attendance Job reference 000012504 Date posted 25/09/2026 Application closing date 01/10/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade C Salary Point 5 – 6 £26,427 – £26,847 FTE a year ( Actual Salary £18,986 a year) Contractual hours Blank Basis Part time Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Location: Alvaston Infant & Nursery School
Hours: 30 hours a week
Contract type: Permanent following a successful 6 month probationary period - 40 weeks a year

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic School Administration and Attendance Officer to join our dedicated, friendly and hardworking team. We can offer the successful candidate a positive environment where relationships are built, nurtured and treasured. This creates a safe environment where all members of our school family are able to thrive.

This post is ideally suited to a candidate who:

• Values good working relations with all stakeholders


• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and aptitudes as outlined in the job description for the role


• Has a positive attitude and is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school


• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills


• Is good humoured and enjoys working with children


• Will support the aims and child focused ethos at Alvaston Infant & Nursery School


• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated team in a busy environment


• Can remain calm under pressure

Full training will be given.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

The closing date for this vacancy is 12:00 Noon Thursday 1st October 2026. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be provisionally held on Monday 5th October 2026