Attendance Administrator
About This Role
The Attendance Administrator ensures accurate recording and monitoring of student attendance, addressing any issues promptly. This includes managing daily attendance data, contacting parents about absences or lateness, and promoting good attendance habits. The role also involves liaising with staff and external agencies, producing reports, and supporting school policies on safeguarding and GDPR.
Strong IT skills are essential and a knowledge of SIMS (Schools Information Management System). Previous administration experience is highly desirable and experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage. Candidates should have a confident, helpful and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Record daily attendance and resolve missing data.
Contact parents about absences or lateness.
Monitor attendance and escalate concerns.
Process holiday requests and issue related correspondence.
Produce attendance reports and letters.
Support school policies on child protection and data security.