About Rood End Primary School
Rood End Primary is a 2-form entry primary school in Oldbury. We believe that our children and their families deserve the very best and, with determination and dedication, we strive to provide this every day.
Admin & Attendance Officer
The Senior Leadership Team is looking to appoint an Admin & Attendance Officer to join our lively, friendly school. The successful candidate should be hardworking, enthusiastic, well‑organised and self‑motivated. This role will be based in the busy school office with the School Administrator.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the continued improvement in attendance across school.
* Maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times.
* Ensure the school office provides a welcoming and friendly environment for our community.
* Be a role model for pupils and other staff.
* Manage daily office operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and efficient use of resources.
* Provide guidance and support to enhance team performance.
* Oversee admissions, leavers, attendance and absence.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation following school and Local Authority processes and procedures.
* Implement organisational systems to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
* Handle phone etiquette with professionalism, addressing inquiries and directing calls appropriately.
* Communicate effectively with team members, fostering collaboration and a positive workplace culture.
* Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and have strong organisational skills.
* Be proficient in clerical duties, including data entry and document management.
* Have good knowledge of the school’s management information systems including Arbor and Access Education.
* Work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating leadership qualities when required.
* Have strong administrative skills with attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks performed.
* Have excellent communication, IT, organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Be willing to go the extra mile.
Qualifications & Experience
* Educated to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Some experience in customer care.
* Strong administrative and organisational skills.
* Proficiency in clerical duties such as data entry and document management.
* Good knowledge of school management information systems such as Arbor and Access Education.
* Enhanced DBS clearance (including a Children’s Barring List Check) is required.
* Ability to speak fluent and spoken English (Part 7 of the Immigration Act).
Post Details
* Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 training days.
* Grade: Grade D, SCP 9 – 17 (Salary range £27,254 – £31,022; Actual Salary £24,318 – £28,397 per annum).
* Location: Rood End Primary School, Rood End Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8SQ.
* Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 12pm.
* Shortlisting Date: 24th February 2026.
* Interviews: WB 2nd March 2026.
* Start date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory clearance checks).
Additional Information
• Rood End Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by calling 0121 552 1866.
• Application forms are available online and should be submitted directly to the school – vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk.
• An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and any concerns can be discussed at the interview.
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