School Admin Assistant

AMA Admin; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

CPD via Milk Academy

APSCo compliance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a School Admin Assistant to join a Derby-based school on a full-time basis from September. You will support the school office and senior leaders, handle calls, emails and visitor reception, and manage pupil records using the school management system.

Ideal candidates have school admin experience, strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers long-term temp-to-perm opportunities, APSCo compliance, and access to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally in a school or education setting.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 data entry using school management systems.
• Supporting with filing, photocopying, correspondence and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with admissions, communications to parents and day-to-day office administration.
• Ensuring confidential information is handled professionally in line with GDPR.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

School Admin Assistant - Derby

Full-Time | September Start

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, short-term or temp-to-perm basis.

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.

Interested?

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 Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications fr