Attendance Admin Assistant — School Support & Data

Callerton Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Living Wage Employer

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work

Job summary

Callerton Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant (Attendance) to join our supportive team. You will help maintain accurate attendance records, manage daily absence reporting, and assist with reception and administrative duties to keep the school running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong ICT skills (Word and Excel), excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure and prioritise. Experience in a school setting and knowledge of SIMS are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Deliver excellent customer service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.
• Able to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team.
• Experience within an educational setting and knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and manage daily absence reporting.
• Provide reception and general administrative support to the school.
• Support data management and communications with parents/carers.
• Assist with event organisation and other office functions.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the academy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Prioritisation

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS knowledge

Job description

Callerton Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant (Attendance) to join our supportive team. You will help maintain accurate attendance records, manage daily absence reporting, and assist with reception and administrative duties to keep the school running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have strong ICT skills (Word and Excel), excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure and prioritise. Experience in a school setting and knowledge of SIMS are advantageous.