School Business Assistant / Receptionist

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We are seeking a School Business Assistant (Receptionist) to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key front‑of‑house role, supporting the whole school and working closely with the School Business Manager and wider admin team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, families and professionals, offering a warm, welcoming and professional greeting at all times; in line with our school values and safeguarding guidelines.

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and takes pride in their work. The role involves working independently in the reception office, so you will need to feel confident and motivated when working alone, as well as able to cope in a very busy and often fast‑paced environment. You will also enjoy helping others throughout the day, including staff and students. You will be responsible for allowing people entry onto the site, and you will need to be calm and alert in the event of possible incidents.

Key daily responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely completion of essential tasks such as dinner ordering and pupil attendance. Basic Word and Excel skills are required alongside the ability to work online systems.

Apply using the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147124/EDV-2026-ACS-41235

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.