Attendance & Administrative officer UAE Nationals

Fortes Education and Regent International School Overview

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades, offering premium international schools and nurseries. Our schools provide the most innovative and character‑building education in the Middle East, rooted in Positive Education (Pos Ed) which fosters active engagement, character strength, resilience, and lifelong learning.

Regent International School, a globally recognised leader in Pos Ed, has a 35‑year history of excellence. The all‑through institution delivers the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, and ‘A’ Levels. Its students have earned ‘best in world’ awards and exceeded international averages in recent TIMSS results. The school offers signature programmes in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Forest School, hydroponics, STEAM, Design Thinking, performing arts, and athletics, and is rated “Very Good” by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau and “Outstanding” in the British Schools Overseas inspection.

You are an organized, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in an administrative support role within an educational context. You are committed to maintaining high standards of attendance, safeguarding, and data protection.

The Junior Attendance Officer monitors and records student attendance across the school, ensuring data accuracy, compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures, and effective communication with staff and families.

• Record and update daily attendance using the school’s MIS system.
• Ensure registers are completed accurately and on time by teaching staff.
• Follow up on missing registers and incomplete data.
• Contact parents regarding unexplained absences in line with school procedures.
• Update records with authorised absences, medical notes, and approved leave.

• Assist in identifying patterns of lateness or absence and report concerns to the Attendance Officer or pastoral team.
• Prepare basic attendance summaries and reports as requested.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical attendance records.
• Support the preparation of attendance documentation for internal review or inspection.

• Escalate any attendance concerns immediately to the designated safeguarding lead or relevant senior staff.
• Support secure student sign‑in and sign‑out procedures.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling student information.
• Ensure attendance procedures align with safeguarding expectations.

• Provide general administrative assistance to the school operations team.
• Maintain organised filing systems and student records.
• Draft routine correspondence related to attendance.
• Support front desk or reception duties when required.
• Assist with school events and reporting processes as needed.

• Follow school policies relating to attendance, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy when communicating with parents and staff.
• Contribute positively to the smooth running of the school’s administrative systems.
• Engage in relevant training and professional development as required.

• This role is reserved for UAE Nationals with a Family Book.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Basic understanding of administrative processes.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Good written and spoken English.

• Previous experience in a school or office environment.
• Familiarity with school MIS systems.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding principles.

• Experience in an administrative or customer service role (school‑based experience desirable but not essential).
• Experience handling data or records with accuracy.

• Experience supporting attendance systems in school.
• Experience communicating with parents or external stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well organised and able to manage routine tasks efficiently.
• Professional, polite, and service‑oriented.
• Clear communicator with a calm and courteous…