School Attendance Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 23,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market daily pay

Paid weekly via PAYE

Support from specialist consultants

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Wirral is seeking an Attendance Administrator to maintain daily attendance records, monitor patterns, and support schools with absences and documentation. You will identify trends and liaise with staff, parents and external agencies as needed.

The role runs Tue-Fri 8:00am–4:00pm, term-time only, on a temporary basis until July 2026. Above-market daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE, and dedicated support accompany the package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Arbor experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Computer systems

Problem solving

Driving licence

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Attendance Administrator

Location: Wirral

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (Until July 2026), Term Time Only, Tuesday to Friday

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.

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

Tuesday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (30‑minute unpaid lunch). Term time only.

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• 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.