Administration Officer – Attendance & Family Liaison

Knotty Ash Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 5NX

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) NJC SCP 7-11 | Pro Rata Salary £15,992 - £17,045 per annum

Administration Officer – Attendance & Family Liaison job summary

Are you an organised, compassionate and proactive administrator who enjoys building positive relationships with families and making a real impact on children's outcomes?

We are seeking a dedicated Administration Officer - Attendance & Family Liaison to join our welcoming school community. This pivotal role combines attendance administration, family engagement and front-office support, helping to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed. Working closely with families, staff and external agencies, you will play a key part in promoting excellent attendance, safeguarding pupil wellbeing and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

We offer a supportive team environment, excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work within the forward-thinking Lydiate Learning Trust.

If you are highly organised, confident communicating with a wide range of people and passionate about supporting children and families, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates confidently and sensitively with children, families and professionals.
• Can build positive relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is committed to improving attendance, inclusion and outcomes for children.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Is confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Has experience in an administrative role; experience in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Has a full driving licence, access to their own vehicle and flexibility to travel as required.

Why Join Us?

At Knotty Ash Primary School and Lydiate Learning Trust, our people are at the heart of our success. We offer:

• A caring, welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• High-quality CPD, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health support.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A supportive Trust committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Knotty Ash Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knotty Ash Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knotty-ash-primary-school-liverpool

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