School Office Admin & Attendance Champion

WMJobs; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is seeking an Administrative Assistant and Attendance to provide a welcoming front-of-house presence, handle enquiries, update records and monitor pupil attendance. The role supports safeguarding procedures and promotes the school ethos.

Hours are 35 per week during term time plus 5 inset days, with a salary in the £24,796–£25,185 pro rata range. Closing date and interview dates are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Can create a professional and welcoming reception for visitors and parents.
• Deal with telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries efficiently.
• Update manual and computerised record/information systems.
• Monitor pupil attendance and produce reports as necessary.
• Monitor late arrival of pupils and contact parents/carers following safeguarding procedures.
• Be proactive, flexible and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly reception and act as first point of contact for all visitors.
• Manage enquiries via phone, email and in person in a professional manner.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and generate reports as needed.
• Identify late arrivals and liaise with parents to identify reasons and safeguard pupils.

Skills

Reception skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths & English (4+)

Job description

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is seeking an Administrative Assistant and Attendance to provide a welcoming front-of-house presence, handle enquiries, update records and monitor pupil attendance. The role supports safeguarding procedures and promotes the school ethos.

Hours are 35 per week during term time plus 5 inset days, with a salary in the £24,796–£25,185 pro rata range. Closing date and interview dates are listed in the posting.