Attendance Admin Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Salisbury seeks a motivated Attendance Admin Assistant to monitor and manage student attendance. This part-time position (14 hours per week) starts in January 2026, requiring strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include tracking attendance, producing reports, and supporting administrative tasks. The role promises a vibrant work environment with opportunities for training and progression. Apply by 10th December 2025 to join a community-focused team.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Support from Acorn Education Trust

Structured induction procedure

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with young people or in an administrative role.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor student attendance using the MIS system.
• Produce attendance reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Support with administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Team player

ICT proficiency

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (A*-C) or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Avon Valley Academy is looking for a motivated and personable Attendance Admin Assistant to support our school with monitoring and managing student attendance. This is a fantastic part-time opportunity to be part of a team, which encourages all young people to have high self-worth and love coming to school.

Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2026). Working Hours: Part time (14 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Required: January 2026.

We are a thriving, co-educational school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 16. Located in Durrington, Wiltshire, our school has a strong reputation for being at the heart of the community and has built strong relationships with the two local army bases at Larkhill and Bulford. With our strong pastoral care and high standards for behaviour, we aim for every lesson and every day to be exceptional so that each individual can thrive and our dedicated and supportive staff go the extra mile to help all our students achieve their dreams. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with our pastoral and business teams and be responsible for recording and monitoring student attendance, using our school’s MIS system to track daily attendance. You will be expected to keep accurate attendance records, produce reports and communicate with students, parents, staff and external agencies on absences/attendance concerns as well as support with other administrative tasks, as required.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and external agencies;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated, consistent and can maintain confidentiality;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, who is able to work effectively with our hardworking team on whole school issues;
• Is committed to improving the life chances of all young people;
• Has a good working knowledge of ICT systems (including Microsoft);
• Is willing to learn to use the school’s MIS;
• Has studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grade A*- C) or equivalent in English and Maths;
• Is well presented with a professional approach;
• Is able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Has previous experience working with young people and/or in a similar administrative role.

Benefits

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01980-652467

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Friday 12th December 2025
Important note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.