Are you an organised, proactive, and people-focused individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Plympton Academy is seeking a dynamic Administrative Officer to support our Careers, Work Experience, and Attendance teams. What You’ll Be Doing:
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll be at the heart of student support and school operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Attendance Administration
* Providing comprehensive clerical support to the Attendance Team, including letters, penalty notices, and safeguarding documentation.
* Ensuring accurate completion of attendance registers across all year groups, including Sixth Form.
* Liaising with staff to gather attendance data and applying appropriate codes for absences due to illness, isolation, or school activities.
* Preparing official registers for emergency use and compiling evidence for penalty notices and court hearings.
* Submitting statutory data to the Local Authority and producing attendance reports for senior staff.
Careers & Work Experience (WEX)
* Organising and coordinating careers events such as mock interviews, careers fairs, and university visits.
* Managing a careers interview service and maintaining a careers library and resources.
* Supporting Y10 and Y12 students in securing meaningful work experience placements.
* Updating careers data on UniFrog and aligning it with Gatsby benchmarks and national standards.
* Producing termly reports for senior leadership and governors.
General Office Support
* Assisting with reception duties and general office tasks, including mail distribution and first aid support.
* Maintaining school databases and records, both digital and paper-based.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Confidence in using ICT systems and managing data securely.
* A team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.
If you’re ready to take on a role where no two days are the same and your work helps shape futures, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note this is a temporary contract from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2026.