Overview
Join our team at Meridian High School as an Attendance Officer to apply your exceptional administrative skills. We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative experience to manage student attendance records efficiently and accurately. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proficiency in data management, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping systems running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Support Attendance & Welfare – Assist the Senior Attendance Officer in managing attendance cases and reducing persistent absences.
* Efficient Administration – Handle attendance calls, update records in Bromcom and ensure accurate register keeping.
* Parent & Student Communication – Liaise with parents/carers about absences and issue attendance warning letters.
* Admissions Support – Maintain student records, prepare starter packs and assist with in‑year admissions and transitions.
* Reception Cover – Support the main reception team, greet visitors and manage calls and emails.
Qualifications
* Strong Administrative Skills – Experience in providing in‑depth admin support with excellent attention to detail.
* IT Proficiency – Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and other ICT systems to manage data and records efficiently.
* Communication & Organisation – Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Education & Experience – Previous experience in a school office or educational setting is desirable, along with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
* Personal Attributes – A welcoming, professional approach with integrity, teamwork skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
* Adaptability & Initiative – Able to work independently, take initiative and embrace new challenges in a busy school environment.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect’.
Benefits
* Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension.
* Flexible working options.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Work‑life and family‑friendly policies.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives.
* Access to a staff benefits portal.
* Community and collaboration working model.
Details
* Start Date: ASAP
* Salary: GLF Associate 3 – £25,001 + Outer London Weighting Allowance (Actual Salary: £23,553.33 + Outer London Weighting Allowance)
* Hours of work: 08:00 – 16:00 (7.5 hrs per day + 30 min unpaid break), 41 weeks per year (term time + 2 weeks)
* Closing Date: 16 Jan 2026
* Interview date: TBA
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industries: Primary and Secondary Education.
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