Attendance Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Administrator to support the Academy’s attendance processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in the monitoring and recording of student attendance across the Key Stages, working closely with the Academy Attendance Officer.

This position would suit an individual with strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and plan effectively. Experience in the use of Microsoft Programmes (including Outlook, Excel and Word) is essential, and knowledge/experience of Arbor (or a similar MIS) is desirable, although full training will be provided.

The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm. You will be working school term-time plus one week which equates to 39 working weeks per year.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Has previous experience working in an administrative role, ideally within an educational setting, although this is not essential.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work independently and use their own initiative, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

We offer:

• An opportunity to join a supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment.
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses.
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through OAT.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services.
• Guidance, advice and support from both the team and the senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing date for receipt of applications:
Monday 3 August 2026
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:

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