School Attendance Administrator

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is seeking an enthusiastic School Attendance Administrator to provide administrative support for attendance at the academy. The role involves maintaining accurate student records, supporting attendance processes and administering registers for educational visits and events.

The post requires accuracy, strong organisational skills and a customer‑focused approach, with work during standard hours Monday to Friday and term‑time only arrangements.

Qualifications

• We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational School Attendance Administrator, to provide administrative support for attendance and Administration for Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.
• The postholder will maintain accurate student records, support attendance processes, administer educational visit and event registers, and support the Academy's student mobile phone procedures.
• The role requires accuracy, organisation and good customer service, ensuring information is recorded and communicated in line with established Academy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for attendance and administration.
• Maintain accurate student records and support attendance processes.
• Administer registers for educational visits and events.
• Support the academy's student mobile phone procedures.

Job description

School Attendance Administrator
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Salary: NJC Grade D4-6 - £25,185-£25,989 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £20,491 - £21,145 (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (35 hours) & Term Time only (39 weeks)

Monday to Friday: 08.30-16.00 (with a half hour unpaid break)

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 27th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational School Attendance Administrator, to provide administrative support for attendance and Administration for Royal Wootton Bassett Academy.

The postholder will maintain accurate student records, support attendance processes, administer educational visit and event registers, and support the Academy's student mobile phone procedures. The role requires accuracy, organisation and good customer service, ensuring information is recorded and communicated in line with established Academy procedures.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Why choose us?

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a respectful and supportive learning community where high‑quality teaching, positive behaviour and strong relationships are inseparable. We promote a strong growth mindset and welcome professionals committed to continuous improvement.

At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world‑class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons.

When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high‑calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer

Health & Wellbeing

• Free annual flu vaccines
• Discounted gym memberships
• 24/7 counselling helpline
• Annual Wellbeing Day*
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Optional health and fitness schemes*

Financial

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes*

Career Progression

• Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
• Supportive performance development
• Apprenticeship and training opportunities
• Internal progression pathways
• Recognition and long-service awards

*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or [e-mail]