Attendance Admin – Primary School Office (Term-Time)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council in Rochdale is seeking an experienced school administrator to join our busy office team and take ownership of attendance processes within a welcoming primary school environment.

The role involves daily attendance monitoring, liaising with parents and carers, processing term-time leave requests, maintaining CME records and supporting safeguarding. The post requires good organizational and communication skills and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school/educational setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage pupil attendance on a daily basis, ensuring accurate and effective use of Arbor.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers to support attendance and minimise absence.
• Administer term-time leave requests in line with guidance and policy.
• Maintain CME records and related documentation.
• Collate attendance data and identify trends with welfare and school leaders.
• Prepare documentation for fixed penalty notices and liaise with Local Authority where required.
• Contribute to safeguarding by responding to attendance concerns.

Skills

Attendance management

Family communication

Attention to detail

Safeguarding

Time management

Tools

Arbor (attendance system)

Job description

Rochdale Council in Rochdale is seeking an experienced school administrator to join our busy office team and take ownership of attendance processes within a welcoming primary school environment.

The role involves daily attendance monitoring, liaising with parents and carers, processing term-time leave requests, maintaining CME records and supporting safeguarding. The post requires good organizational and communication skills and a commitment to inclusion.