Receptionist and Attendance Officer

Olive Academies; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 31,537 - 33,699; Full time

Job summary

Olive Academies in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a Receptionist and Attendance Officer to support pupil attendance and manage the school reception. The role involves working closely with teachers, the Senior Leadership Team and parents to help students progress.

The successful candidate will contribute to safeguarding and welfare commitments and will be required to undergo DBS checks. Term-time only with 39 weeks per year at 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception and attendance monitoring.
• Ability to liaise with teachers, SLT and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the academy on pupil attendance.
• Run the school reception.
• Work closely with teachers, the Senior Leadership Team and parents/carers to support students and their progress.

Skills

Reception duties

Attendance monitoring

Job description

Employment type: Full time, term time only - 39 weeks per year / 37 hours a week
Salary: £31,537 – £33,699
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026
Interview date: Friday 21 August 2026
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist and Attendance Officer at our alternative provision academy in Tunbridge Wells. The successful candidate will provide support across the academy on pupil attendance and run the school reception. They will work closely with teachers, the Senior Leadership Team and parents/carers to support students and their progress.

Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.