Maternity Cover: School Attendance & Admin Officer

Hertswood Academy; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertswood Academy, based in Borehamwood, is seeking an Attendance and Admin Officer to cover a maternity leave. The role combines strategic attendance monitoring with frontline office duties to support students and families.

You will maintain registers, analyze patterns, coordinate interventions, and provide daily reception support while safeguarding and data security are paramount. Previous admin experience and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Previous administrative or office experience and data handling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email; strong written and verbal communication; data analysis.
• Proactive, adaptable under pressure, friendly, and safeguarding-focused.

Responsibilities

• Attendance Management: maintain daily registers, follow up on unexplained absences, analyze attendance data, coordinate home visits, and prepare reports for Senior Leadership.
• Office & Reception: manage incoming calls, greet visitors, and maintain student records on Arbor MIS.
• Student Welfare: provide front-desk support for general queries, uniform issues, lost property, and basic first aid.
• Safeguarding: act in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs English & Maths C/4+

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Hertswood Academy, based in Borehamwood, is seeking an Attendance and Admin Officer to cover a maternity leave. The role combines strategic attendance monitoring with frontline office duties to support students and families.

You will maintain registers, analyze patterns, coordinate interventions, and provide daily reception support while safeguarding and data security are paramount. Previous admin experience and strong IT skills are essential.