Attendance Administrator

Bury CE High; Bury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI training

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance programme

Discounts

Facilities

Job summary

Bury Church of England High School is seeking an Attendance Administrator to manage and maintain accurate student attendance records within a term-time, permanent role. The post requires safeguarding knowledge and the ability to work under pressure while collaborating with staff, students and families to promote excellent attendance.

The role offers professional development, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment within the Bishop Fraser Trust.

Qualifications

• Great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Passion for seeing young people thrive and achieving their full potential.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Support the school’s attendance strategy by promoting excellent attendance.
• Identify concerns and work collaboratively with staff, students and families to improve attendance.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Job description

ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATOR

GRADE D SCP 6 11 (£26,847- £29,071)

ACTUAL SALARY £22,847.50 - £24,308.13

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME ONLY

PERMANENT

REQUIRED ASAP

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.
• Has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students.
• Has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleague.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To manage and maintain accurate student attendance records and support the school’s attendance strategy by promoting excellent attendance, identifying concerns, and working collaboratively with staff, students and families to improve attendance at school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
• Fantastic facilities

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 23rd September 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC