School Attendance Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; Bebington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Wirral is seeking an Attendance Administrator to join a secondary school, supporting student attendance and safeguarding. You will maintain daily attendance records, monitor patterns, and follow up on unexplained absences, working with staff, parents, and external agencies.

The role runs from September 2026 to July 2027 (term time only), with 8:00am-4:00pm hours. Arbor experience is essential, along with strong organisation, confidentiality, and driving licence

Qualifications

• Experience using Arbor (essential)
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confidence using computer systems and attendance software
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify patterns in data
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update daily attendance records accurately
• Monitor attendance patterns, including absences, lateness, and early departures
• Follow up on unexplained absences and ensure documentation is received
• Support the school in identifying attendance trends and concerns
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies where required

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Data handling

Arbor experience

Communication skills

Discretion

Driving licence

Tools

Arbor

Attendance software

Job description

Job Title: Attendance Administrator

Location: Wirral

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: September 2026 - July 2027 (with possibility for extension), Term Time Only

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with data and systems? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Attendance Administrator to join a welcoming secondary school on the Wirral. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting student attendance and safeguarding processes within a busy school environment.

The Role:

• Maintain and update daily attendance records accurately
• Monitor attendance patterns, including absences, lateness, and early departures
• Follow up on unexplained absences and ensure appropriate documentation is received
• Support the school in identifying attendance trends and concerns
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies where required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Experience using Arbor (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confidence using computer systems and attendance software
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify patterns in data
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle

Working Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)

• Above-market daily pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Liverpool's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
• Exclusive access to CPD and training via our partnership with The National College
• Support from a dedicated team of secondary consultants, with over 25 years' combined experience placing teachers across the Liverpool City Region
• Strong relationships with schools across all boroughs, increasing your options and flexibility

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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