Application closing date
16/09/2025
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Salary
(Grade A, SP 3) £24,796 pro rata
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Job category/type
Administration
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Job description
Location: Oakwood Junior School, Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0DD
Hours: : Part time (21 hours per week) 39 weeks per year. Hours to be agreed between both parties, ideally 3 full days 08:30-16:00
Contract type: Fixed Term 1 year, with a view to becoming permanent. To start ASAP
Welcome from Mrs Atwal, Headteacher of Oakwood Junior School
Dear Candidate
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Admin and Finance Assistant.
We have a vacancy for an Admin and Finance Assistant for 21 hours per week.
We are looking for an organised, hardworking and kind-hearted individual who would like to join our office team as an Admin and Finance Assistant.
Oakwood Junior School joined 'Odyssey Collaborative Trust' in 2021 and networks closely with the other six schools in the Trust. We provide education for pupils of all abilities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ethos.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
Best regards
Mrs Atwal
Headteacher
Oakwood Junior School
About the School
Oakwood Junior School is a large school located in the Alvaston suburb of the city, a well-established and popular school with rising standards and high morale amongst our staff.
Our vision for Oakwood Junior School is that 'Every Child is a Learner and Can Achieve', regardless of their background or ability. This reflects a passionate commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with parents and the local community. We believe our approach will inspire a love of learning and unlock the potential that lies within all of our children, preparing them to be happy, respectful, successful and responsible citizens in the future.
We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which our pupils develop a lifelong love of learning. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity.
At Oakwood Junior School, the staff and governors work in partnership with parents and carers. We value the contributions of a child's whole family and are committed to building strong links with the community.
Visits to the school
As a school, we pride ourselves on being open and approachable and would encourage you to take the opportunity to visit us.
If you would like to visit the school prior to applying for the post, to meet the Headteacher and other senior leaders and look around the school, please phone or email: to book your appointment.
How to Apply
To apply please submit your application form and also provide us with a covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) which details your skills, attributes and experience in relation to the role. Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to: or post your application to Oakwood Junior School, Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0DD
Oakwood Junior School is an equal opportunities employer. Odyssey Collaborative Trust welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.
We are fully committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of the children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy that can found on our website using the following link:
For further information please log on to the DfE website and refer to the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 'document:
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical check.
The closing date for this vacancy Is Tuesday 16 September 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.