Attendance Administrator - Arbor Experience

TimePlan Education; Northampton; In loco; GBP 14.000 - 18.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Arbor training

Supportive team environment

Exposure to school attendance systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Timeplan Education Group is seeking an Attendance Administrator for a busy secondary school in Northampton. You will monitor and promote attendance, maintain accurate records and liaise with parents, teachers and pastoral staff to improve punctuality and overall attendance.

The role requires strong organisational skills and IT proficiency, with (desirable) Arbor experience or familiarity with a school MIS. Hours are 8am–4pm, full time, temporary to permanent, in Northampton.

Competenze

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident with IT systems (Word, Excel, email).
• Basic knowledge of Arbor or school MIS is desirable.

Mansioni

• Monitor and record daily student attendance, ensuring registers are accurate.
• Follow up absences with parents via telephone, email or text.
• Maintain attendance records in the school MIS and generate reports.
• Use Arbor to record attendance and update student information.
• Identify patterns of absence and raise concerns with relevant staff.
• Support attendance procedures and contribute to improving attendance rates.
• Prepare attendance reports and correspondences for meetings.
• Collaborate with pastoral leaders and senior staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Conoscenze

Arbor experience

Organised

IT literacy

Communication skills

Strumenti

Arbor

Microsoft Word

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Attendance Administrator - must have Arbor experience
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary £(Apply online only) a day
Contract: Full Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: 8am to 4pm

Attendance Administrator

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Attendance Administrator to join our busy secondary school office team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and promoting student attendance, maintaining accurate records and working closely with students, parents/carers, teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to improve attendance and punctuality across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record daily student attendance, ensuring registers are completed accurately and promptly.
• Follow up on student absences, contacting parents/carers by telephone, email or text to establish reasons for absence.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and update the school's management information system.
• Use Arbor to record attendance, update student information and generate attendance reports.
• Identify patterns of absence and lateness, bringing concerns to the attention of the appropriate staff.
• Support the school in implementing attendance procedures and improving overall attendance rates.
• Assist with preparing attendance reports, letters and documentation for meetings.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral leaders, Heads of Year, the safeguarding team and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with school policies and data protection requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the school office when required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills.
• Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• Has basic knowledge of Arbor or experience using a school management information system (desirable).
• Can communicate professionally and sensitively with parents/carers and students.
• Is proactive in following up absences and resolving attendance queries.
• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy school environment.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and accurate record‑keeping.
• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or educational setting (desirable).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to students' education and wellbeing.
• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your administrative skills and knowledge of school attendance systems.
• Training and support to develop your understanding of Arbor and school attendance procedures, where required.