School Attendance & Admin Officer

Dorset Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Talbot Primary School in Poole is seeking a reliable Attendance Officer to join our busy school business team. You will provide professional administrative support to the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Office Team while ensuring accurate attendance records and safeguarding.

The role requires excellent organisation, discretion and liaison with Parents/Carers, staff and external agencies; you will manage data in Bromcom MIS and CPoms, maintain filing systems and support daily operations

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is essential.
• Provide administrative support to Headteacher, SBM and Office Team.
• Liaise with Parents/Carers, staff, Governors and external agencies.
• Monitor attendance and provide reports to senior leaders.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle safeguarding information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school leadership and office team.
• Liaise between parents, staff, governors and external agencies.
• Monitor attendance and report to Headteacher and SLT.
• Represent the school at meetings and legal proceedings.
• Oversee registration and track pupil attendance daily; follow up absences.
• Manage diary with Microsoft Outlook.
• Maintain confidential databases including Bromcom MIS and CPoms.
• Ensure safeguarding matters are logged correctly.
• Maintain professional working relationships and filing systems.

Skills

Administrative support

Attendance management

Liaison and communication

Data reporting

Tools

Bromcom MIS

CPoms

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Talbot Primary School in Poole is seeking a reliable Attendance Officer to join our busy school business team. You will provide professional administrative support to the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Office Team while ensuring accurate attendance records and safeguarding.

The role requires excellent organisation, discretion and liaison with Parents/Carers, staff and external agencies; you will manage data in Bromcom MIS and CPoms, maintain filing systems and support daily operations