Job title: Senior Administrative, Welfare and Attendance Officer
Location: Lambeth SE2
Reports to: School Business Manager / Office Manager
Grade: Scale 6 (Points 18–20)
Salary: £16-£18
Hours: 35 hours per week Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
Complete Classroom Services is seeking a highly organised, professional, and compassionate Senior Administrative, Welfare and Attendance Officer to join our team.
This is a varied role combining office coordination, pupil welfare, first aid, and attendance monitoring.
You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our operations while promoting our values and ethos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administrative Leadership
* Oversee daily office operations to ensure efficiency and professionalism.
* Provide comprehensive admin support to the Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff.
* Maintain accurate pupil and staff data using MIS systems (e.g., SIMS).
* Manage official correspondence and communications.
* Assist with organising events, meetings, and preparing documentation.
2. Admissions & Records Management
* Coordinate pupil admissions with local authorities, parents, and schools.
* Maintain accurate records for starters, leavers, and transfers.
* Lead nursery and reception admissions processes.
* Complete end-of-year roll-ups, class allocations, and record transfers.
* Track daily attendance and liaise with families regarding absences.
* Investigate and follow up on persistent absences and lateness.
* Administer first aid and medication according to policy.
* Provide a welcoming and professional front-of-house service.
* Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies.
* Offer translation and parent liaison support where required.
General Office Duties
* Coordinate statutory returns including school census and pupil data reports.
* Manage ParentPay communications and resolve related queries.
* Maintain staff absence records and arrange supply cover.
* Support diary management and meeting preparation for the Headteacher.
Safeguarding & Compliance
* Adhere to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality and report concerns promptly.
Welfare and First Aid
* Act as the school’s Lead First Aider.
* Administer first aid and prescribed medication in line with policy.
* Manage medical supplies and maintain pupil medical records.
Additional Responsibilities
* Support SEN administration and monitor inclusion inbox.
* Contribute to school initiatives and provide cover for colleagues where needed.Experience in a school administrative role or similar office environment.
* Experience in pupil welfare or attendance.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
* Must have Sims, Bromcom or Abror experience
Apply by sending you CV