Attendance & Admin Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hart School in the United Kingdom is seeking an Attendance & Admin Assistant to support the Attendance Team and encourage students to improve attendance at school. You will provide administrative support to the Attendance Team.

The successful candidate will have administrative experience, strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Encourage students to improve their attendance at school.
• Provide administrative support to the Attendance Team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You:

As an Attendance & Admin Assistant, you will bring your enthusiasm in encouraging students to improve their attendance at school, whilst providing administrative support to the Attendance Team.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

About the Attendance Team:

The Attendance Team at The Hart School is a department consisting of 4 members of staff. They work closely with the wider pastoral team, as well as students, families and other staff, and are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. The team is approachable, proactive, and deeply invested in helping students overcome barriers to learning and to thrive both in and out of the classroom

What the school offers its staff

About The Hart School:

At The Hart School, our guiding belief is simple yet powerful: "We Can, We Will, We Do." This vision is brought to life through our core values - happiness, ambition, resilience, and tolerance - which shape every aspect of school life. We are proud to nurture confident, well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also ready to make a positive impact in the wider world.

We are passionate about delivering an inclusive and high-quality education for every student, regardless of background or ability. Our broad and balanced curriculum - both academic and enrichment-based - is designed to unlock potential, inspire curiosity, and prepare students for their next steps in life as capable, valued members of society.

Beyond the classroom, we offer a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities that enrich student life and support personal development. From sports teams and performing arts to STEM clubs, leadership opportunities, and community projects, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build new skills, and form lasting friendships. These experiences play a vital role in helping our young people grow into confident, capable individuals. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Further details about the role

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Hart School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.