Attendance Admin Assistant – School Support

SAMpeople; Callerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage salary

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Callerton Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant (Attendance) to join the dedicated support team. The role focuses on maintaining attendance records, daily absence reporting, and supporting communication with parents while delivering high-quality administrative and reception support.

The successful candidate will have strong ICT skills, experience in education (SIMS advantageous), and the ability to work under pressure while collaborating with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Deliver excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing as part of a team.
• Experience in an educational setting; SIMS knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and manage daily absence reporting.
• Support communication with parents and carers.
• Provide administrative and reception support.
• Assist with data management and office functions.
• Contribute to events and broader academy operations.
• Work within the attendance team under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Prioritisation

Customer service

Team collaboration

SIMS knowledge

Job description

Callerton Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant (Attendance) to join the dedicated support team. The role focuses on maintaining attendance records, daily absence reporting, and supporting communication with parents while delivering high-quality administrative and reception support.

The successful candidate will have strong ICT skills, experience in education (SIMS advantageous), and the ability to work under pressure while collaborating with staff and students.