Administration Officer – Attendance & Family Liaison

Knotty Ash Primary School; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Knotty Ash Primary School in Liverpool is seeking a proactive Administration Officer - Attendance & Family Liaison to join our welcoming school community. You will lead attendance administration, engage with families and provide friendly front-office support to pupils and staff.

A good standard of GCSEs in English and Maths, a full driving licence and the ability to travel are essential. Experience in a school or administrative role is desirable, and you will work closely with us to improve

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Experience in an administrative role is desirable, preferably in a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance administration and monitoring.
• Engage with families to support attendance, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Provide front-office support to pupils, families and staff.
• Collaborate with external agencies to safeguard pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication with families

Relationship building

Digital systems and record keeping

Driver's licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

School admin systems

Job description

Are you an organised, compassionate and proactive administrator who enjoys building positive relationships with families and making a real impact on children's outcomes?

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer - Attendance & Family Liaison to join our welcoming school community. This pivotal role combines attendance administration, family engagement and front-office support, helping to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed. Working closely with families, staff and external agencies, you will play a key part in promoting excellent attendance, safeguarding pupil wellbeing and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

We offer a supportive team environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work within the forward-thinking Lydiate Learning Trust.

If you are highly organised, confident communicating with a wide range of people and passionate about supporting children and families, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates confidently and sensitively with children, families and professionals.
• Can build positive relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is committed to improving attendance, inclusion and outcomes for children.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Is confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Has experience in an administrative role; experience in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Has a full driving licence, access to their own vehicle and flexibility to travel as required.

Why Join Us?

At Knotty Ash Primary School and Lydiate Learning Trust, our people are at the heart of our success. We offer:

• A caring, welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• High-quality CPD, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health support.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A supportive Trust committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.