School Business Assistant

Firs Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational School Business Assistant to provide administration, reception and finance support. This role will provide a welcoming and professional service at our busy school, acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors on a reception desk and handling telephone enquiries.

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, preferably within a school setting, and will assist with the school’s finance function, working closely with the School Business Manager. Responsibilities include:

• Providing administration, reception and finance support.
• Acting as the first point of contact for parents and visitors on the reception desk and handling telephone enquiries.
• Assisting with the school’s finance function, working closely with the School Business Manager.
• Ensuring all procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently in accordance with school policies.
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrating flexibility, patience, humour and a positive attitude.

A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/365 is required; experience with Arbor and Sage Intacct would be an advantage but is not essential if the required skills can be demonstrated.

Firs Primary School is an inclusive, happy and welcoming school that values diversity and commitment to student well-being. The ‘Firsy Five’ values underpin our approach and we are seeking someone who shares our vision of “Learning, Growing and Achieving Together”.

Application Information: Please contact David Jones, Business Manager, by email djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk or by telephone 01332 346230. If you would like to apply, please use the DDAT Application Form only and email your completed Application Form, along with the completed Monitoring Information Form, to David Jones at djones@firsprimary.derby.sch.uk. Applications are invited as soon as possible, and the employer reserves the right to close applications early.

Closing Date: midnight on Sunday 5th July 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 14th July 2026

Equality, Safeguarding and Disclosure: DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).