Term-Time Attendance & Communications Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Autumn half-term break

Wellbeing programme

Vivup benefits scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

St Martin's C of E Schools is seeking an Attendance & Communications Officer to support pupils and families. You will monitor attendance, manage communications, and handle front-of-house administration, working closely with senior leaders, teachers and external agencies to promote good attendance and wellbeing.

The role is term-time, 23 hours per week, with fixed pattern Mon–Fri mornings and Tue–Wed mornings; permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately with data and confidential information.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• A DBS on the update service or willingness to complete a new one.

Responsibilities

• Attendance Monitor and analyse pupil attendance, ensuring registers are accurate and completed correctly.
• Track attendance concerns and maintain detailed records of actions and interventions.
• Manage Leave of Absence requests and attendance-related correspondence.
• Coordinate Penalty Notice documentation and liaise with the relevant local authority teams.
• Arrange and support attendance meetings with parents, teachers and senior leaders.
• Prepare attendance reports for Senior Leaders, Governors and external agencies.
• Maintain attendance records within the school MIS (Arbor) and CPOMS.
• Support the monitoring of pupils on reduced timetables and those requiring targeted attendance support.
• Work collaboratively with school leaders to promote excellent attendance across the school community.
• Produce and distribute the school newsletter.
• Coordinate communications with parents through SchoolComms and other platforms.
• Update and maintain key content on the school website and calendar.
• Support annual Arbor administration processes.
• Respond professionally to enquiries from parents, staff and visitors.
• Provide efficient administrative support to the wider school team.
• Support reception and front-of-house functions when required.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Data handling

MS Office proficiency

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

DBS check required or willing

Independent working

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

SchoolComms

Job description

St Martin's C of E Schools is seeking an Attendance & Communications Officer to support pupils and families. You will monitor attendance, manage communications, and handle front-of-house administration, working closely with senior leaders, teachers and external agencies to promote good attendance and wellbeing.

The role is term-time, 23 hours per week, with fixed pattern Mon–Fri mornings and Tue–Wed mornings; permanent contract.