Attendance & Student Records Administrator

Lift Schools; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Firth Park in Sheffield is seeking an Attendance Admin Assistant to join our administrative team on a term-time basis. You will help track, monitor, and support student attendance, maintain accurate records, welcome visitors at reception and assist with events.

We value a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and the ability to communicate with parents and staff. This role supports pupil engagement and safeguarding while contributing to our broader school improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally in an educational setting.
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Empathetic communication with parents, carers and staff.
• Experience with MIS or student databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attendance & data support: handling daily attendance enquiries and updating records.
• General administration: draft communications, monitor email inbox, assist with admissions and appeals.
• Safeguarding & standards: uphold safeguarding policies and confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative skills

Empathetic communication

Technical proficiency

Adaptability & initiative

Inclusion & safeguarding

UK attendance guidance

MIS data experience

Right to work in UK

Job description

Lift Firth Park in Sheffield is seeking an Attendance Admin Assistant to join our administrative team on a term-time basis. You will help track, monitor, and support student attendance, maintain accurate records, welcome visitors at reception and assist with events.

We value a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and the ability to communicate with parents and staff. This role supports pupil engagement and safeguarding while contributing to our broader school improvements.