Administration Assistant – Attendance (Level 1)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Wellbeing support (Employee Assistance

Health benefits and wellness sessions

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kingsmead Academy is seeking an Attendance Administration to join our supportive team. You will promote student attendance, support academic achievement, and maintain accurate attendance records while working alongside senior administrative staff.

The role is full-time 37 hours per week, permanent, term-time plus inset days, with a provisional start date of 12 October 2026. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, able to maintain legal attendance records and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and analytical approach to monitoring attendance and identifying interventions.
• Strong communication to work with staff, students and families to promote attendance.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement through punctuality and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy and Attendance team.
• Support the Attendance team and work alongside senior administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with policy compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive/analytical

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to student achievement

Job description

Company:

Salary: £22,947 - £25,010 (Based on hours/working weeks)

Job Title: Administration Assistant – Attendance (Level 1) Actual Annual Salary: £22,947 - £25,010 (Based on hours and working weeks) Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B, based on 37 hours per week, all year round) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only + Inset Days Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday Provisional Start Date: 12 October 2026

An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education by promoting student attendance, supporting academic achievement, and fostering a culture of punctuality and active engagement: We are looking for an Attendance Administration to join our supportive and talented team at Kingsmead Academy. Working alongside senior administrative staff, this role will provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy and the Attendance team.

About you

• excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to accurately maintain legal attendance records and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced educational environment.
• a proactive and analytical approach to monitoring student attendance, with the ability to identify patterns and initiate appropriate interventions in line with academy policy.
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work collaboratively with academy staff, students, and families to promote a culture of high attendance and punctuality.
• a commitment to supporting student achievement, recognising the vital link between attendance and academic success.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Kingsmead Academy

Kingsmead School is a rural mixed ability Academy with a fully comprehensive intake situated near the Devon/Somerset border, close to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. It is a magnificent area in which to live and work. Not only is there the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside but there is the rapidly growing county town of Taunton nearby and easy access (20 minutes) to the M5 for connections to the rest of the country. The school lies in the small town of Wiveliscombe. It caters for the age range 11-16 and has 884 students and just over 100 staff. Our latest Ofsted Report, in June 2022, gave an overall judgement that Kingsmead “requires improvement”. Mr J Eddy, Headteacher, joined Kingsmead in January 2023. He is determined to improve education at Kingsmead for our superb body of students. The core values of Kingsmead are Care, Aspiration, Respect and Determination which drive our strong positive ethos and offering amenities for the whole school community. We have high expectations and expect staff to support our caring, student-centred ethos to set high standards for our students. We hope staff will contribute to and lead some of the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities we offer.

Why work at CLF

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

• Closing Date: 30 August 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting: 31 August 2026
• Interviews: 09 September 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.