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We are looking for a flexible, highly effective, efficient and organised Attendance Officer to join our friendly, busy school office from September 2025. The post is for 20 hours per week, 8am - 12:00, Monday - Friday.
Core responsibilities will focus primarily on all matters regarding attendance and its recording, management and monitoring. The successful candidate will be required to monitor the taking of daily registers, record pupil absences and late arrivals on Arbor, provide the Headteacher with regular updates on attendance for the whole school and act as an initial point of contact for parents/carers.
Previous office administrative experience is essential, preferably within a school environment, and applicants must demonstrate a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children. The ideal candidate will be proficient with IT including Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Knowledge of Arbor and Kent School Admissions Module (SAM) is desirable whilst the ability to use a range of school specific packages would be a distinct advantage but not essential. We are willing to train the right candidate on the systems we work with.
Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Safeguarding Policy.