School Attendance Coordinator

TimePlan Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking an Attendance Administrator for a busy secondary school in Northampton. You will monitor daily attendance, contact parents, and maintain accurate records using the school's MIS.

The role requires strong organisation, good IT skills (Word, Excel and email) and the ability to handle confidential information. Experience in education admin and Arbor knowledge is desirable; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using IT systems, including Word, Excel and email.
• Basic knowledge of Arbor or experience using a school management information system.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record daily student attendance, ensuring registers are completed accurately and promptly.
• Follow up on student absences by telephone, email or text to establish reasons for absence.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and update the school's MIS.
• Ideally, use Arbor to record attendance, update student information and generate attendance reports.
• Identify patterns of absence and lateness, raising concerns with appropriate staff.
• Support attendance procedures and help improve overall attendance rates.
• Assist with preparing attendance reports, letters and documentation for meetings.
• Collaborate with pastoral leaders, Heads of Year, safeguarding team and SLT.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information per policy.
• Provide general administrative support to the school office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Arbor

Job description

TimePlan Education is seeking an Attendance Administrator for a busy secondary school in Northampton. You will monitor daily attendance, contact parents, and maintain accurate records using the school's MIS.

The role requires strong organisation, good IT skills (Word, Excel and email) and the ability to handle confidential information. Experience in education admin and Arbor knowledge is desirable; training will be provided.