* Salary £27,254 to £27,694 (pro-rata) - Actual Salary £23,611 to £23,993
* Contract Term Time - Fixed Term
* Closing Date Apply by 8 September 2025
Location
Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton
Job Summary
Job reference
* Positions available 1
Working hours
* Working hours 37
* Closing date 8 September 2025
Job category
* Job category Support Staff - Education
Organisation
* Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council
Directorate
* Directorate BHCC: External
Job introduction
We are looking to appoint an Attendance Team Administrator to help improve the school attendance.
School attendance is crucial for a child’s academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. Being around teachers and friends in a school is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care.
Paid weeks per year: 45.05(inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed term:One year contract
Start date: From October 2025 or sooner
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Attendance Support Team whose goal is to improve school attendance. You will provide administrative support to the school’s Education Welfare Officer. This administrative support will include:
* Sending out attendance letters to families
* Attending attendance meetings with the Education Welfare Officer
* Calling parents/carers regarding the reasons for their child’s non-attendance
* Chasing up medical evidence for pupils’ absence
* Adding late pupils to the school detentions systems
* Tracking late pupils and issuing letters accordingly
* Calling and reminding parents/carers of Attendance Support Meetings
* Disseminating attendance information in a timely manner to Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Teams.
We are keen to hear from someone who has excellent administrative skills, good numeracy and literacy skills and very good ICT skills.
In return for your commitment, we will offer:
* A friendly, supportive and dynamic workplace.
* A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
* A commitment to professional development.
Working Hours:
* 8am to 4.30pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break (8 hours) Mondays
* 8am to 3.45pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break 7.25 hours/day (Tuesdays to Fridays).
Interview date: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend aninterview week commencing 15 September 2025
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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