Attendance Administrator

Summary:

Attendance Administrator role with a focus on student support and attendance management.

About the School:

A school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on student achievement and personal development.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring students are present, supported, and engaged in their learning. You will manage attendance records, coordinate first-day responses, and work closely with families and staff to support student attendance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the first-day response process for students.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records using systems such as Arbor and CPOMS.
• Support the school in implementing attendance strategies to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Communicate effectively with families and staff to address attendance concerns.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the attendance team and wider school community.
• Monitor and report on attendance trends and patterns.
• Assist in the development and delivery of attendance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with IT systems such as Arbor or CPOMS.
• Ability to manage sensitive or urgent situations with a calm and professional approach.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and attendance improvement.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices or willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Experience in an educational setting, particularly in attendance management.
• Previous experience with attendance improvement strategies.
• Experience working with students who are persistently absent or vulnerable.
• Familiarity with school policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £23,874 - £25,446 per annum.
• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (part-time hours considered).
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.