Attendance Officer

Wadham School; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to work with families

Beautiful area of Southern England

Professional development in Safeguard/

Fulfilment from helping vulnerablepup

Job summary

Wadham School in the South West of England is seeking an administrative professional to support families and staff in a busy school office. You will use strong administrative and interpersonal skills to build trust with families and ensure smooth daily operations.

You will be organised, confident, and discreet, with excellent ICT skills in Microsoft Office. Training in Safeguarding and KCSIE2026 is available for eligible candidates, and experience with Arbor Attendance is welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills essential for a busy school office.
• Willingness to train in safeguarding and KCSIE2026 if not already trained.
• Excellent ICT skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Use extensive administrative and interpersonal skills in a busy office environment.
• Deal directly with families regarding their children and build professional relationships that foster trust between the school and homes of vulnerable students.
• Be organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Be confident and professional.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Safeguarding/KCSIE training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor Attendance

Job description

What you'll be doing

• Use extensive administrative and interpersonal skills in a busy office environment.
• Deal directly with families regarding their children and build professional working relationships that fosters a trust between the school and homes of vulnerable students.
• Be organised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Be confident and professional.

You are likely to be someone who:

• Has previous knowledge and training in of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE2026) or be willing to train.
• Is meticulous in their work and understands the need for attention to detail and accuracy.
• Is trustworthy and reliable.
• Has excellent ICT skills in Microsoft Office programmes.
• Has experience of using Arbor Attendance or be willing to train.
• Understands the need for confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.

Wadham School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.