School Business Assistant

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The Headteacher and Governors of Park House Primary School are looking to appoint a School Business Assistant, who will work alongside the Headteacher, Governors and staff team to support the effective and efficient operation of the school office and associated systems.

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced individual with excellent financial administration, IT and communication skills to join our busy office. Accurate, well organized, confidential, flexible and reliable, you will enjoy working in a school environment. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential and experience of software used in Derbyshire schools would be advantageous.

You will be the first point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders and therefore must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be extremely personable. 

Experience of financial management and an understanding of HR, data protection, safeguarding and health and safety alongside experience of school/public sector finance and resource management would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have proven literacy and numeracy skills and be confident in using a range of IT systems.  Previous knowledge and experience of the SAP financial system and Arbor would be preferable, although not essential as training will be given.

We would like the post to begin on the 3^rd November 2025 or before if possible.  The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 8.30am to 10.54am during term time (and one week during the summer holidays).

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In return, Park House Primary School offers a warm and welcoming environment with a friendly, dedicated, professional and supportive staff team. Please look at our website www.parkhouse.derbyshire.co.uk to learn more about our school. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  To arrange an appointment to visit, please contact us on 01246 851185 or via admin@parkhouse.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 13 October 2025

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.