Attendance Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Attendance Administrator for a Wirral school from Sep 2026 to Jul 2027 (term-time). The role covers maintaining attendance records, monitoring patterns and following up on unexplained absences, working with staff, parents, and external agencies as needed.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisation, accuracy, attention to detail, and experience using Arbor. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are advantageous; hours are Tue-Fri 8:00–16:00 with a

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update daily attendance records accurately.
• Monitor attendance patterns, including absences, lateness and early departures.
• Follow up on unexplained absences and obtain necessary documentation.
• Support the school in identifying attendance trends and concerns.
• Work with staff, parents and external agencies as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

IT proficiency

Tools

Arbor attendance software

Job description

Job Title: Attendance Administrator

Location: Wirral

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: September 2026 - July 2027 (with possibility for extension), Term Time Only, Tuesday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update daily attendance records accurately
• Monitor attendance patterns, including absences, lateness, and early departures
• Follow up on unexplained absences and ensure appropriate documentation is received
• Support the school in identifying attendance trends and concerns
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies where required

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Experience using Arbor (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confidence using computer systems and attendance software
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to identify patterns in data
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Working Hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (30‑minute unpaid lunch) Term time only

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.