Attendance & Administration Lead — Term-Time

Kendrick School; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick School in Reading is seeking an Attendance Officer and Administration Coordinator to join our Student Welfare Team. The role is term-time only with hours from 8.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance and punctuality data, following up on absences with students, families and staff, and implementing targeted interventions. You will also manage the administration team on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• Desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
• Professional, IT competent and able to produce and analyse data for reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor statutory attendance and punctuality data daily and ensure it is swiftly available to staff.
• Follow-up on every absence with students, families and/or staff as appropriate and ensure attendance is accurately recorded.
• Identify and implement intervention strategies to address and continually improve attendance and punctuality.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the administration team.

Job description

Kendrick School in Reading is seeking an Attendance Officer and Administration Coordinator to join our Student Welfare Team. The role is term-time only with hours from 8.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026.

Responsibilities include monitoring attendance and punctuality data, following up on absences with students, families and staff, and implementing targeted interventions. You will also manage the administration team on a day-to-day basis.