Attendance Administrator | Pupil-Focused Secondary School | Nottingham

Marchant Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education in Nottingham is seeking an Attendance Administrator to support a secondary school’s attendance processes. The role involves monitoring attendance, contacting families, and keeping accurate records.

The post is full-time and temporary with potential for extension. You should be confident speaking with parents, liaising with school staff, and handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in admin roles, preferably in a school or education setting.
• Confident making telephone calls and communicating with parents.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and use spreadsheets or databases.
• Demonstrates discretion, resilience and excellent attention to detail.
• Understands safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance records and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance queries and concerns.
• Maintain accurate registers and update school systems.
• Prepare attendance reports and provide information to designated staff.
• Handle sensitive information in line with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication with families

Attention to detail

Discretion

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Position: Attendance Administrator
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time, temporary, with potential for extension
Salary/Hours: Competitive, dependent on experience | Full-time

Wayman Education is looking for an organised Attendance Administrator to support a secondary school's attendance processes in Nottingham. The role would suit someone who is confident communicating with families, maintaining accurate records and working professionally with school staff.

The School

The school recognises the importance of regular attendance and effective communication with families in supporting pupils' engagement and progress.

The Role

Monitor attendance records and follow up on unexplained absences.

Contact parents and carers regarding attendance queries and concerns.

Maintain accurate registers and update relevant school systems.

Prepare attendance reports and provide information to designated staff.

Handle sensitive information professionally and follow school safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Has administrative experience, preferably in a school or education setting.

Is confident making telephone calls and communicating with parents.

Can maintain accurate records and use spreadsheets or databases.

Demonstrates discretion, resilience and excellent attention to detail.

Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Competitive, dependent on experience and the agreed working arrangements.

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Attendance Administrator | Pupil-Focused Secondary School | Nottingham • Nottingham, England, United Kingdom