School Administration Assistant: Attendance

Salary

£21,835 – £25,356 (actual salary). Grade A: £24,796 – £28,142 (full salary). Subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review by the salary/Grade.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive School Administration Assistant for Attendance with a strong focus on improving pupil attendance and engagement. The successful candidate will play a central role in promoting excellent attendance across the school, working closely with pupils, families, and staff to reduce absence and remove barriers to learning.

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to attendance data, manage your own caseload, and implement effective strategies to improve outcomes for pupils.
• Work in partnership with the Headteacher, Head of Year, and external agencies to strengthen links between home, school, the wider community, and the local authority.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and their families, challenging poor attendance where necessary while offering practical guidance and pastoral support.
• Deliver high‑quality, targeted pastoral support and intervention to promote high expectations and sustained improvements in attendance and punctuality.

• Secondary school experience preferred but not essential.
• Provide two suitable references.
• Must comply with safeguarding and pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, and relevant identity and right‑to‑work verification.

• A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first.
• A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing.
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Access to a wide range of CPD courses and the use of a work laptop.
• Access to the local government pension scheme.
• 24‑hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• A strong and supportive Governing Body.
• A well‑equipped staffroom.
• Free on‑site car parking.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Birmingham City Council reward scheme.