Administration Assistant at Derwent Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DPS/03998

Location

Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£25,540.00 - £25,540.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Closing Date

4:00pm, Wed 1st Jul, 2026

Start Date

3rd September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

WC 6th July 2026

Interview Date(s) WC 6th July 2026

About this Role

Administration Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated administration assistant based at Derwent Primary School.

This is a full-time term time only office position plus 5 inset days and one week in the summer holidays.

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (including 1 hour lunch break)

Level 1D point 3 (£25,540 per annum pro rata)

Person Specification

Experience of working in a school environment would be ideal, however, office experience is essential.
Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and to work well under pressure (good organisational skills)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

We can offer successful applicants:

Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
A well led, supportive and ambitious governing body.
A welcoming environment where partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are celebrated.
Opportunities for professional development.

Applications are through MyNewTerm only.

Please do not send CV’s.

For more information about our school please visit https://derwentschool.co.uk/

Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interview dates: WC 6th July 2026

Start date: 3rd September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 1st July 2026.