Attendance Admin Officer - Heathlands Primary Academy

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Heathlands Primary School, part of Coastal Learning Partnership, is seeking an Attendance Admin Officer to join the busy school office team. You will be the first point of contact for pupils and families, helping to ensure excellent attendance and smooth administrative support.

This 30 hours per week role at Heathlands Primary Academy and Pre-School offers a rewarding position within a supportive Trust, starting November 2026 with a closing date of 16 November and interview on 19 November.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of the school's attendance processes with senior leaders.
• Support pupil admissions and maintain accurate pupil records.
• Prepare and submit key school data returns and management reports.
• Provide a welcoming reception for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support the smooth running of the school office with administrative duties.
• Contribute to pupil welfare including first aid and safeguarding training.

Skills

Administrative experience

Excellent communication

Organised and able to prioritise

Teamwork and initiative

Customer facing

Tools

Microsoft Office

School MIS systems

Job description

Heathlands Primary Academy and Pre-School

WebsiteATTENDANCE ADMIN OFFICER

Heathlands Primary School | Coastal Learning Partnership30 hours per week | Grade 4 SCP 6-9 (£26,847 - £28,153 FTE)

Start Date: November 2026

Closing Date: 16th November

Interview Date: 19th November

Be the welcoming face of our school! Are you an organised, friendly and proactive administrator who enjoys working with people and making a real difference every day?

Heathlands Primary School, part of Coastal Learning Partnership, is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Attendance Admin Officer to join our busy and supportive school office team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of school life, where no two days are the same.

As the first point of contact for many pupils, families and visitors, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for our school community while helping to ensure every child has the best opportunity to succeed through excellent attendance and administrative support.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead the administration of the school's attendance processes, working closely with senior leaders to improve pupil attendance.
• Support pupil admissions and maintain accurate pupil records.
• Prepare and submit key school data returns, including census information and management reports.
• Provide a professional, efficient and welcoming reception service for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support the smooth running of the school office through a variety of administrative and secretarial duties.
• Contribute to pupil welfare, including first aid responsibilities and safeguarding support following appropriate training.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has experience working in an administrative environment.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Works effectively as part of a team while also using initiative independently.
• Shares our commitment to supporting children, families and educational excellence.

Previous experience in a school office environment, first aid qualifications and familiarity with school management information systems would be advantageous.

WHY JOIN US?

At Coastal Learning Partnership, you'll become part of a collaborative and values-driven organisation committed to helping children thrive. You'll work alongside dedicated colleagues in a welcoming school environment where your contribution is recognised and valued. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils' educational journeys while developing your own skills and career within a successful and supportive Trust. Join us and become an essential part of a school community where every child matters and every day makes a difference.

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references.CLP will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offence to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.

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