Administration and Attendance Support

East Midlands Education Trust; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government and Teacher Pensions

Job summary

The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth, part of East Midlands Education Trust, is seeking an Attendance and Administration Support part-time (39 weeks, 22.5 hours a week, 8am-12:30pm, Monday to Friday) to join the Attendance and Safeguarding team. Start date as soon as possible.

The role involves being first point of contact for attendance calls and for the first day of absence, with duties including providing admin support. DBS check required; candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must meet the person specification and be a good team player.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for attendance calls to the Academy.
• First day call for absent students.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Skills

Attendance management

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Part Time - Term Time only, 39 weeks a year, 22.5hrs per week (8am - 12.30pm Monday - Friday)

Start Date - As soon as possible

The Joseph Whitaker School is a successful over-subscribed 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1360 students.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an Attendance and Administration Support who is a good team player to work with the Attendance and Safeguarding team.

The job involves being the first point of contact for attendance calls to the Academy, first day call for absent students. Provide administrative support as required.

We have very high expectations of our students and staff and offer excellent training and professional development opportunities. This position would be ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience.

As a school we offer:

• a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
• a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
• access to Schools' Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
• cycle to work scheme

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on 7 September 2026

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

Job Title: Administration and Attendance Support