Attendance Administrator

Alde Valley Academy; Aldringham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Training courses

Pension scheme (TPS/LGPS)

Employee assistance programme

Flu voucher scheme

Optical reimbursement

Perkbox salary sacrifice

Gym access

National pay scales

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Alde Valley Academy is seeking an organised Attendance Administrator to join our friendly admin team. You will monitor and support student attendance and punctuality, working closely with students, families and staff.

Join a vibrant, growing academy within the Kingfisher Schools Trust, with opportunities for development and a supportive community focus. DBS check will be part of pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Professional, punctual and reliable behaviour is expected.
• Meticulous attention to detail in attendance records and data.
• Calm under pressure with a resilient approach to tasks.
• Approachable and personable manner in dealings with students and families.
• Strong communication skills across staff, students and guardians.
• Able to work as part of a collaborative admin team.
• Proactive and able to use initiative with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support student attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with students, families and staff to resolve attendance issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with reporting.
• Support safeguarding and DBS procedures as part of the team.
• Contribute to a positive and efficient admin environment.

Skills

Professionalism

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Resilience

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Independent working

Job description

Alde Valley Academy is seeking to appoint an organised and efficient Attendance Administrator to join our friendly admin team. You will play a key role in monitoring and supporting student attendance and punctuality, working closely with students, families and staff.

You will:

• Be professional, punctual and reliable
• Be meticulous and have excellent attention to detail
• Be resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Be approachable and personable
• Have strong communication skills
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be proactive and use initiative
• Be able to work independently without direct supervision

About Alde Valley Academy

Alde Valley Academy is a vibrant and rapidly growing mixed academy, proudly serving the community of Leiston, Suffolk. Our aim is to Achieve Success Together through our values:

Aspire and Achieve Lead with Kindness Stronger Together.

At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we serve. They are the very core of our purpose. Every moment, every lesson, every day is a vital opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe, without compromise, that with the right environment and encouragement, every student has the potential to achieve greatness.

As proud members of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, we are guided by the shared values of opportunity, community, and excellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed, fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community, and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.

This is the Kingfisher Spirit in action — a belief that with the right environment, encouragement, and ambition, every young person can soar.

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College
• Generous pension schemes (whether TPS or LGPS)
• Employee assistance scheme including access to online counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Muscular skeletal sessions.
• Flu Voucher Scheme
• Optical reimbursement scheme
• Employee Benefits scheme (Perkbox), including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease
• Access to the schools fully equipped gym before and after school hours
• National pay scales and policies
• Family friendly policies

Kingfisher Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role.