Attendance Officer and Games Administrator

Catholic Recruitment; Ryedale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during working hours

Pension – College Scheme

Subsidised on-site gym

Job summary

Ampleforth College in Yorkshire is seeking an organised administrative support officer to assist with school attendance, student supervision and provide admin support to the Games Department.

Candidates should have good computer literacy with MS Word, Excel, database management, website and PowerPoint. The role is term‑time, 34 weeks a year, with a salary of £14,340; start November 2026; closing date Oct 19.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide administrative support for attendance and supervision duties.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, databases, website and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work tactfully, discreetly and with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administrative support for attendance and student supervision.
• Support the Games Department and other departments as required.
• Assist with general office tasks and data management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning

Discretion

Diplomacy

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database management

PowerPoint

Website

Job description

Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 08.30 – 17.00, Friday 08.00 – 16.30, Saturday 08.30 – 12.30. 34 weeks per year (term-time plus 2 weeks).

Salary: £14,340

Start Date: November 2026

Closing Date: Monday 19th October, midday

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 21st October

Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. At its foundation, the basic mission of a Catholic School is to invite young people into a transforming encounter with Christ through the life of the Christian Community. This gift is realised in Catholic Education as a place where children grow in:

• self-knowledge
• self-acceptance
• self-gift

We are looking for the right candidate to join the team and provide specialist administrative support to assist the College in meeting our statutory obligations regarding school attendance and student supervision and provide administrative support to specific departments, including the Games Department.

Do you have a good level of computer literacy with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, database management, website and PowerPoint?

The ideal candidate will possess a ‘can do’ approach to their role, with good organisational and planning skills whilst being tactful, diplomatic and discreet.

The successful candidate will join a thriving team and support both students and staff in the department.

About the school:

Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken.

Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to encourage our students to develop Benedictine Scholarship; that they would become life‑long learners, who are reflective and resilient, who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, with an ability to transfer knowledge and skills across different contexts, in a discerning and critically engaging manner, through good academic habits, and a love of reading. We wish for our students to be digitally equipped for the 21st century, but mindful of any associated ethical implications regarding the use of this technology or programs. Finally, we want for our students to always be striving to give of their best.

We offer a Compass for Life, recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents. Our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community – and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.

Ampleforth has a fantastic range of benefits to offer, such as:

• Free meal during working hours
• A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
• Pension – Ampleforth College Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Subsidised on-site gym membership
• Free car parking on site
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms

Closing date for applications is 12:00 noon, Monday 19th October

St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.