Attendance Administrator

Sir James Smith's School; Camelford; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Sir James Smith's School is seeking a Part Time Attendance Administrator to support the attendance process for students. The role runs 20 hours per week from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, across 39 weeks per year, with duties including maintaining attendance records and generating reports.

The successful candidate will have strong administrative experience, be comfortable working to deadlines, and proficient in data handling and Excel, enabling collaboration with the Attendance Officer for SLT,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working to deadlines.
• Strong administrative background.
• Confident using data and Excel.
• Able to generate reports with Attendance Officer for SLT and DfE and other agencies.
• Support attendance process in line with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Report on attendance as required.
• Assist with developing plans to improve attendance.
• Generate reports with Attendance Officer for SLT and DfE and other agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Administration experience

Excel

Data reporting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sir James Smith's School are looking to appoint a Part Time Attendance Administrator to work 20 hours per week from 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. The postholder will support with all aspects of the attendance process in line with statutory requirements, maintaining accurate student attendance records and reporting on attendance, as required. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and be experienced in working to deadlines.

The postholder will have a strong administration background, be confident using data and excel and be able to generate reports with the Attendance Officer for the Senior Leadership Team and the DfE and other agencies. They will assist with developing plans to ensure all students' attendance meets expectations to optimise learning and attainment for all.

The successful candidate will be well supported by a range of colleagues and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure their individual needs are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.