Business Assistant

We are looking to appoint a caring, friendly and professional School Business Assistant to join our busy school office. Fairfield Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located in Buxton, Derbyshire. We currently welcome 152 pupils from Nursery to Year 2 and are a relationship and attachment aware school. The successful candidate will join us in September 2026, working each day, 22.5 hours per week (8:30am to 1:00pm), term time only (39 weeks). This is a fixed term contract until the end of August 2027. You will work closely with the Business Manager and provide effective and efficient clerical support across school, assisting and completing a variety of administration and financial tasks. You will ensure all procedures are carried out in line with our school policies and be able to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy. You will be the first point of contact for our parents and visitors so good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Please refer the job description for further information. Candidates are welcome to visit school, please contact Mrs Allin (HT) or Mrs Hewitt (DHT) to arrange an appointment or ask any questions. Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 13th 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.