School Attendance Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education • Temporary • Colne, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom • £14 - £16 / hour • 11h ago

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a passion for improving pupil attendance?

Do you thrive in a busy school office environment where accuracy, communication, and safeguarding are key?

Our busy and thriving schools in the Burnley, Nelson and Colne areas are seeking interim support from School Attendance Administrators!

Your new role

As a School Attendance Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's attendance processes. You will be the first point of contact for attendance-related enquiries and will work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to promote excellent pupil attendance.

These roles are predominantly interim to cover requirements within schools locally. Both part-time and full-time applicants are welcome to apply.

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitoring, recording, and analysing pupil attendance and punctuality on a daily basis
Following up on absences through phone calls, texts, and emails to parents and carers
Producing accurate daily, weekly, and termly attendance reports for senior leaders
Supporting the completion of statutory attendance returns and census data
Liaising with pastoral staff and the local authority regarding persistent absence
Maintaining up-to-date pupil records using SIMS or other MIS systems
Assisting with admissions, leavers, and pupil data transitions
Providing general administrative support within the school office
Welcoming visitors and supporting reception duties when required
Ensuring all work complies with safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection policies

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a school attendance office environment
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Confidence using Microsoft Office and school MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, CPOMS desirable)
A professional, friendly, and calm approach when dealing with families and staff
The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
A flexible attitude and willingness to support wider office tasks
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you'll get in return

A competitive daily rate based on experience
Accrued holiday pay with flexible usage
Free, up-to-date online Safeguarding training
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
The opportunity to earn £250 in vouchers through our referral scheme*

What you need to do now

If you're interested in these School Attendance Administrator jobs in the Burnley, Nelson and Colne areas, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If these roles aren't quite right for you but you're exploring new opportunities, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation about your next steps.

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