Administration Assistant Attendance

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.

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.

To apply for the post, you will need to fill out the Derby City Council Application Form and submit a formal letter of application of no more than 700 words, stating why you would like to apply for the post and detailing your experience. Applications can be emailed to sbm@alvastoni.derby.sch.uk and supporting letters should be addressed the Headteacher – Mrs Peach. Shortlisting will take place on 2nd October and candidates will be notified by 4:00pm whether they have been successful in gaining an interview.

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

Please see here for Job Description

Please see here for Children's safegaurding policy