Senior School Administrator

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Senior School Administrator to join Central & Ashgate Nursery Federation. This part-time post, 21 hours a week, is temporary until 31 August 2027 (40 weeks a year) with pro-rata salary £28,608–£30,515.

You will work closely with school teams to maintain efficient office operations, support communications, and help create a safe, nurturing environment for pupils. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Values good working relations with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and aptitudes outlined in the role description.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the school's needs.
• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated team in a busy environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

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 Senior School Administrator Job reference 000012505 Date posted 25/09/2026 Application closing date 01/10/2026 Working Pattern Term time Salary Grade E Salary Point 10 £28,608 - £30,515 a year pro-rata(Actual Starting Salary £14,387 a year) Contractual hours 21 Basis Part time Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description

Location: Central & Ashgate Nursery Federation

Hours: 21 hours a week

Contract type: Temporary until 31st August 2027 - 40 weeks a year

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior School Administrator 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 and Central and Ashgate Nursery Federation
• 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.

We are proud of our school and all of the wonderful people within it, therefore, if you are interested in this post, we would love to show you around so you can see that it is a really special place to be. Please call Suzie Simpson, School Business Manager on 01332 571704 to arrange a visit.