School Office & Attendance Coordinator

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmgate Primary School and Nursery in Derbyshire is seeking a School Business Assistant to join our office team. You will provide vital administrative support during busy morning periods, managing pupil attendance and supporting school meal administration.

The role involves front‑office duties, data entry, handling confidential information, and responding to enquiries from parents and staff. A friendly, well-organised administrator will fit in well with our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience as a school administrator or in a busy front office.
• Ability to manage pupil attendance records accurately.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning administrative support to the School Business Manager.
• Manage pupil attendance using Arbor MIS and follow up absences.
• Process daily meal orders and liaise with catering.
• Answer routine enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain filing, data entry and records with confidentiality.

Skills

Attendance administration

Front office support

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Arbor MIS

ParentPay

Job description

Holmgate Primary School and Nursery in Derbyshire is seeking a School Business Assistant to join our office team. You will provide vital administrative support during busy morning periods, managing pupil attendance and supporting school meal administration.

The role involves front‑office duties, data entry, handling confidential information, and responding to enquiries from parents and staff. A friendly, well-organised administrator will fit in well with our school community.