Administration Assistant - Responsibility for Attendance

Stifford Clays Primary School; Grays; On-site; GBP 1,377,600 - 1,928,640; Part time

Job summary

Stifford Clays Primary School in Grays, United Kingdom, is seeking a part-time school office administrator to support daily attendance monitoring and general office duties.

The role requires strong ICT skills, experience in an office environment, and the ability to work independently. DBS check and safeguarding requirements apply; term-time hours are 8:00 am to 11:45 am, Monday to Friday. Willing to undergo child protection screening and reference checks.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a school office or public sector desirable but not essential.
• Good ICT skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and undertake general administrative duties in the school office.
• Organise and prioritise workload.
• Use all forms of communication (email, face to face, telephone, written letters).
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Collaborate with colleagues and remain calm under pressure.
• Place the best interests of children at the heart of all work.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint). SIMS experience desirable but not essential.

Skills

Office admin

ICT skills

Tools

SIMS

Job description

About the School

Stifford Clays Primary School is an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2022) with a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and undertake general administrative duties in the school office.
• Organise and prioritise workload.
• Use all forms of communication (email, face to face, telephone, written letters).
• Work independently and take initiative.
• Collaborate with colleagues and remain calm under pressure.
• Place the best interests of children at the heart of all work.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint). SIMS experience desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a school office or public sector desirable but not essential.

Good ICT skills.

Other Requirements

Work part‑time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 11:45 am during term time.

Willing to undergo child protection screening, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Application Process

If interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

EEO Statement

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.