Part-Time Sixth Form Attendance Assistant

George Watson's College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Hot meals on-site

Sports facilities access

Library access

Job summary

Northgate High School in Ipswich is seeking a diligent Attendance Administrator to record Sixth Form attendance and coordinate follow-ups with the Pastoral team. The role supports safeguarding and data accuracy across registers, with daily liaison to tutors and staff.

Hours are 8.30am–12.30pm, Monday to Friday, with interviews held on 22 October 2026. The post includes access to employee benefits and a Local Government Pension Scheme; term-time meals may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience with interacting with students is essential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and keep knowledge up to date.
• Good telephone manner and clear communications.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Accurate inputting of information and records.
• Strong office skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive parental messages and speak to parents, carers and guardians about student absences and follow up on outstanding absences.
• Ensure details of known student absences are entered into the school management system.
• Check missing registers in the sixth form and follow up where they haven’t been completed.
• Ensure all class and Assembly registers are completed to support safeguarding and attendance.
• Refer immediate concerns to Line Manager or Pastoral team.
• Communicate with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form regarding attendance patterns and safeguarding concerns.
• Send attendance communications to parents/guardians using the school messaging service.
• Update systems with medical or health information and share as needed.
• Maintain and file attendance records and registers for department efficiency.
• Prepare weekly and monthly attendance reports for distribution to tutors and Heads of Sixth Form.

Skills

Experience with students

Willingness to undertake training

Good telephone manner

Teamwork and independence

Initiative

Accurate data input

Microsoft Office

Pleasant manner

Self motivation

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northgate High School in Ipswich is seeking a diligent Attendance Administrator to record Sixth Form attendance and coordinate follow-ups with the Pastoral team. The role supports safeguarding and data accuracy across registers, with daily liaison to tutors and staff.

Hours are 8.30am–12.30pm, Monday to Friday, with interviews held on 22 October 2026. The post includes access to employee benefits and a Local Government Pension Scheme; term-time meals may be available.