School Administrative Assistant - Maternity Cover & Reception

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Odyssey Collaborative Trust in Derby is seeking an Administrative Assistant for maternity cover at Asterdale Primary School. You will provide administrative and financial support to the school and Headteacher, delivering a welcoming reception and assisting with MIS, online payments and MS Office tasks.

The successful candidate will be highly professional, able to work under pressure, and collaborate with colleagues within the school and Trust while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration preferred.
• Proficiency with MIS and online payments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional, welcoming reception service.
• Provide administrative support to Office/Business Manager and Senior Leaders.
• Work under pressure, maintain high standards and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ICT proficiency and good keyboard skills.
• Interact effectively with children, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage time and adhere to deadlines; follow school procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the school and Trust.
• Support safeguarding and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Reception and front desk

MIS systems

MS Office

Online payments

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Tools

MIS systems

MS Office

Online payment systems

Job description

Odyssey Collaborative Trust in Derby is seeking an Administrative Assistant for maternity cover at Asterdale Primary School. You will provide administrative and financial support to the school and Headteacher, delivering a welcoming reception and assisting with MIS, online payments and MS Office tasks.

The successful candidate will be highly professional, able to work under pressure, and collaborate with colleagues within the school and Trust while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding