Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Are you an experienced school administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?
Hays Education is currently seeking a dedicated School Attendance Administrator for a full-time position in Newcastle, starting in September. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school environment and play a key role in improving student attendance and engagement.
About the Role
As an Attendance Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring student attendance, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and working closely with staff and families to promote high levels of attendance across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update daily attendance records using the school's MIS (e.g. SIMS/Arbor)
- Follow up on unexplained absences via phone, email, and written communication
- Produce attendance reports and provide data to support senior leadership
- Work with pastoral teams to identify and address attendance concerns
- Liaise with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and attendance policies
- Support wider administrative duties within the school office where required
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a school setting
- Knowledge of attendance processes and school systems (SIMS, Arbor or similar) (desirable)
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- A proactive and reliable approach to work
Why Join Hays Education?
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Competitive pay rates
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school setting
- Access to a network of schools across the region
Apply TodayIf you are an organised and motivated administrator looking to make a difference in education, we would love to hear from you.
Register your interest with Hays Education today to be considered for this School Attendance Administrator role in Newcastle starting September.
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