School Business Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 690 - 740; Part time

Job summary

Doveridge Primary School is recruiting a part-time Business Assistant/Clerk to Governors. The role includes managing school finances via Arbor and SAP Fiori, banking, payroll, data entry and reporting, as well as acting as Clerk to Governors for one hour weekly at £13.28 per hour.

The post requires GCSEs and strong IT skills, with some evening meetings and confidentiality. Applicants should be well-organised, capable of prioritising workloads, and able to work professionally with the Governing

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Clerk to Governors for one hour per week; prepare agendas, take notes and maintain records.
• Assist in day-to-day school finance tasks as described, with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Liaise with Governing Body, Headteacher and Chair to support governance activities.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

IT Skills

GCSE 9-4

Education

GCSE (9-4) or equivalent

Tools

Arbor

SAP Fiori

Job description

Closing date: 22 November 2026
We are looking for a professional, efficient and friendly individual who is well-organised, motivated and can use their initiative and adapt to a variety of different situations. Our busy school office is the hub of our school and so it is vital that you have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and observe confidentiality requirements.
The Business Assistant will need to have a working knowledge and proven experience of using management systems including Arbor and SAP (Fiori) financial system to carry out the day to day financial management of the school including banking, payroll, data entry and analysis, handling monies, invoice processing, stock checks, updating the school website and dealing with a range of visitors and telephone enquiries.
As part of this position you will take on the role of Clerk to Governors for one hour per week, paid at Grade 4 - £13.28 per hour.
As Clerk to Governors, the successful candidate will be accountable to the Governing Body, working effectively with the Chair and Headteacher to secure the continuity of Governing Body business as well as organise Governors’ meetings; including the circulation of agendas and other papers, taking clear notes of meetings and maintaining the necessary records. This will involve some work in the evenings, as the meetings are after school. You will also be responsible for advising the Governing Body on Constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broad current legislative framework.
Applicants must have proven Literacy and Numeracy skills with GCSE (or equivalent) Grade A-C (9-4) and be highly proficient in using a range of IT systems and packages.
You should be able to work efficiently, with attention to detail and show a willingness to adopt a flexible approach to the work undertaken.
Doveridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01889 563346.
Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 December 2026