Administrative Assistant/Attendance Officer

Killisick Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BY

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 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: £11,842.00 - £12,221.00 Annually (Actual)

Administrative Assistant/Attendance Officer job summary

Killisick Junior School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly organised Administrative Assistant / Attendance Officer to join our friendly and supportive school office team.

This is a part-time, permanent position of 20 hours per week, worked over 3 days, on a term-time only basis, with the possibility of up to 3 additional days during school holidays if required.

The role combines general administrative support with responsibility for monitoring and promoting pupil attendance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils, families and staff to ensure high levels of attendance and punctuality, while providing efficient and professional administrative support to the school office.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team, possesses strong organisational skills and is confident using IT systems. Previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to school life in a variety of ways while continuing to develop your skills within a supportive and professional environment.

We are looking for someone who has:

• High standards in all aspects of their work.
• Experience of working with attendance procedures and pupil data (desirable).
• Experience of using Arbor and Synergy management information systems (desirable but not essential).
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan and coordinate tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, carers and external professionals.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative when required.
• The confidence to take responsibility for tasks and work independently.
• Professional and effective telephone and customer service skills.
• The ability to maintain accurate attendance records and support attendance monitoring processes.
• A full understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive, friendly and talented staff team.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A leadership team with an unwavering commitment to school improvement.
• The opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the life of our school and local community
• Free Breakfast Club place for your child if they attend Killisick Junior School

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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 Killisick Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Killisick Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/killisick-junior-school

At Killisick Junior School, our belief in "Believe to Achieve and Succeed" drives our commitment to educational excellence and unrivalled personal development. We're not just a school; we're a vibrant community fostering a culture where every success, whether academic, artistic, or personal, is cherished and celebrated.

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