School Business Assistant

Salary details: £ - £

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Firs Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational School Business Assistant to provide administration, reception and finance support. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a reliable, friendly and motivated individual to join our supportive admin team. We are looking for someone who will provide a welcoming and professional service at our busy school. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, as you will be one of the first points of contact for parents and visitors on a reception desk and will also handle telephone enquiries.

The ideal person will have administrative experience, preferably within a school setting. In addition to reception duties and general administration support, this role will assist with the school’s finance function, working closely with the School Business Manager. This will include ensuring that all procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently and in accordance with school policies. You will need to demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.  

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 is required, experience of Arbor and Sage Intacct would be an advantage, but not essential if you are able to demonstrate the experience we are looking for.

Due to the changing demands of the office a flexible approach is needed, along with patience, a sense of humour and a positive attitude. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you. 

Firs is a Good school, as confirmed at our last Ofsted inspection in June 2022. The Inspectors felt that: “Firs Primary School is an inclusive, happy and welcoming school. The ‘Firsy Five’ values are at the heart of everything staff and pupils do.  Staff and pupils ensure that everyone, including those who are new to the country, feel safe and welcomed…This is a school that cares for all.” 

The school is proud of its diverse community and is keen to appoint a new member to help us in our continuing efforts to support our pupils in helping them to feel secure, supported and loved whilst enabling them to achieve academic success and emotional and social wellbeing. 

As School Business Assistant you will need to share our commitment and vision and will be part of a team of likeminded colleagues, this post will suit someone who is passionate and motivated. Our vision “Learning, Growing and Achieving Together” underpins our approach and values so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy. 

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting David Jones, School Business Manager either by emailing djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk or telephoning 01332 346230 

To apply please submit completed applications forms to djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk by the closing date. 

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.

Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early. 

Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 5^th July 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 14^th July 2026

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.