Attendance and Admin Officer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Warren Primary School is seeking an Attendance and Admin Officer to lead attendance management and monitoring systems. You will track student attendance, analyse data, and work with students, parents and staff to improve attendance rates, while overseeing school administrative tasks.

You will provide excellent customer service to visitors and enquiries, require strong IT and organisational skills, and training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable; training will be provided.
• Strong IT skills and excellent organisational abilities.
• Ability to work with students, parents and staff and maintain attendance records.
• Attention to detail and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead on attendance management and monitoring systems within the school.
• Track student attendance, analyse data, and report findings to staff.
• Provide administrative support to the senior team and visitors.

Job description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

At our school, relationships matter. We are proud of our nurturing environment, high expectations and strong sense of community. We are looking for staff who bring energy, creativity and a genuine love of learning into the school. Shirley Warren is at the beginning of a transformational journey. A new leadership team is making a difference to the children / sowing the seeds of change. We are seeking an inspiring and committed staff to join our vibrant Primary and Nursery school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated by making a real difference, embraces challenge and is dedicated to helping every child thrive. Join us on our journey…

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance and Admin Officer to lead on attendance management and monitoring systems within our school. You will track student attendance, analyse data, and work directly with students, parents, and staff to improve attendance rates as well as overseeing school administrative tasks. This role is vital in the administrative team supporting the senior team, staff, pupils and wider school community. You will work as part of a team providing excellent customer service to all visitors and enquires to our school. You will need to be motivated and enjoy working within a busy environment. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in IT and excellent organisational skills. Experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but training will be provided.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working with children and young people and requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applications are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

CONTACT US

If you have any queries about this post, please feel free to email us at any time: Rachel Morey – [e-mail]