Administrator – Attendance & Student Support - The Priory School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

3-18 Education Trust is seeking an Attendance Administrator to join the school office in a permanent, term-time role. It is 37 hours per week with an additional day, offering a pro rata salary in the stated range. Start date is November 2026.

You will manage attendance administration accurately, communicate with staff and parents, and build strong working relationships within a busy school environment. This role supports safeguarding and effective school operations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy school office environment.
• Good communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
• Prior experience administering attendance processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle attendance administration accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with school staff, parents and pupils as needed.
• Maintain records and support reporting on attendance and related matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Administrative experience

Job description

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.

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.