Admin Assistant (Student Services & Reception Support) at Murray Park Community School

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About this Role

Admin Assistant - Term Time only(39 weeks per year)

Hours: 27 hoursper week (39 weeks/term time only). Hours are normally worked Monday & Thursday8.00am - 4.00pm (excluding 30minutes unpaid lunch), Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday8.00am - 12.00pm.

Salary: NJCPoints 7-8 : Salary £17,198 (actual salarypro-rata)

Responsible to: Office Manager

Framework: to work within the framework of the NJCpay and conditions (27 hours per week 39weeks per year; term time only) current legislation and policies of theschool.

Murray Park School, an 11-16 foundationschool, is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. Over thepast seven years, we have undergone rapid and sustained improvement, movingfrom a Requires Improvement judgement in 2019, to Good in September 2022, andmost recently to Expected standard with Strong for Personal Development andWellbeing following our June 2026 inspection - the best set of outcomes in theschool's history. This has been achieved alongside significant improvements inProgress 8 outcomes. We are over-subscribed and will reach maximum capacity of1400 students in September 2027, reflecting the confidence in the school fromour community. We are now entering the next phase of our development and areseeking high-quality staff who share our ambition to continue improvingoutcomes for all students.

Our approach is underpinned by awarm-strict culture: we combine consistently high expectations with genuinecare, ensuring every student feels a strong sense of belonging while beingfully prepared for their future. This is realised through clear routines,shared practices, and a collective commitment to getting the small things rightevery day. Staff who thrive here are those who value consistency, clarity, anda culture of continual improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
• Have experience of administration and have excellent organisation and administrative skills and be highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic.
• Value continual improvement, both personally and across a team, with a willingness to engage in coaching and professional dialogue.

Staff at Murray Park benefit from:

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, with careful consideration given to workload when introducing new initiatives.
• Flexible working opportunities, including the ability to work off-site at points during the week.
• High levels of staff retention, with most vacancies arising through school growth rather than turnover.
• A centralised and robust behaviour system, including internal Alternative Provision, ensuring classrooms remain disruption-free.
• A comprehensive CPD programme rooted in evidence-informed practice and professional collaboration.
• A clear and consistent approach to teaching, balancing high-quality shared practice with professional autonomy.

Please see attached application pack.

Howto Apply

Applyonline via My New Term . Vacancies can be found on the schoolwebsite: Vacancies| Murray Park.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Salary indication

£17,198 Per Month

Published at

21-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No