Administrator - Attendance & Student Support

Priory School; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory School in Shrewsbury is seeking an Administrator - Attendance & Student Support to join our busy school office.

This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week, term-time plus one day (44.11 weeks), with NJC Grade 6 SCP 8-11 and pro rata salary. You will handle attendance administration and support safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and eye for detail.
• Experience in a busy school office environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure attendance administration is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain attendance records and liaise with staff and families.
• Support safeguarding and other administrative duties in the school office.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in school office

Job description

Administrator - Attendance & Student Support at The Priory School

• Job Reference #
  EDV/2026/PS/29140
• Location
  Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 9EE
• Contract Type
  Permanent
• Contract Term
  Full-Time
• Salary
  £22,580.00 - £2,869.00 Annually (Actual)
• Hours Per Week
  37
• Weeks Per Year
  Term Time only 43.89
• Closing Date
  10:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026
• Positions Available
  1
• Interview Date(s)
  Thursday 24th September 2026

About this Role

Administrator - Attendance & Student Support

Permanent - 37 hours per week - Term Time plus 1 day only (44.11 weeks)

NJC Grade 6, SCP 8-11, £26,824 - £28,142 pro rata (£22,689 - £23,693 actual salary)

To start November 2026

We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient and well‑organised person. The person appointed will join our experienced team and play a key role in ensuring all administration in relation to attendance is completed accurately and efficiently. Applicants should have good communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to build effective working relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy school office environment.

What we can offer you:

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi‑academy trust with students aged from 3‑18 and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students.

In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust Website.

Important Dates

• Closing date for applications is 10am Monday 21st September 2026
• Interviews will take place Thursday 24th September 2026

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer‑facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.