Attendance & Administration Officer

Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7QW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: The role is for term time only plus 3 INSET days.
• Additional allowances:

  The role is for term time only plus 3 INSET days.

Attendance & Administration Officer job summary

Our small, friendly village primary school sits at the heart of its community, and the smooth running of our school office is vital to ensuring that pupils, families and staff receive the very best support every day. We are seeking an experienced Attendance & Administration Officer who will join us in this new role. We are seeking candidates who pride themselves on their professionalism, warmth and efficiency.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and the administrative team to help with the smooth running of the school administration - from daily operations and compliance to supporting safeguarding processes and managing key school systems. In a one‑form‑entry setting, this is a hands‑on role where your impact will be visible, valued and central to the life of the school.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in creating systems that help a school community flourish.

Key aspects of the role will include:

• Maintain school administrative procedures in line with statutory and Local Authority guidelines
• Monitor and accurately record daily pupil attendance.
• Identify and follow up on patterns of absence or lateness in line with safeguarding procedures, and report concerns and trends promptly to the Headteacher.
• Be part of the day‑to‑day running of the school office, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front‑of‑house service
• Manage pupil data, attendance processes and statutory returns
• Support the School Business Manager with financial transactions and other administrative tasks
• Prepare and monitor risk assessments for school trips and activities
• Support safeguarding administration, ensuring accurate and confidential record‑keeping
• Ensure effective use of the school’s MIS and administrative systems
• Provide high‑quality administrative support to the Headteacher and Teaching Staff

You will be part of a warm, supportive school community where every member of staff plays a key role in shaping children’s experiences. We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives including discount schemes
• Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme
• A friendly, collaborative team and a wonderful village school environment

We are seeking an Attendance & Administration Officer with:

• Previous experience working in a school office
• Experience with Arbor & other school online systems
• Experience with Attendance & managing it within a school
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy school environment
• GCSE A*-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• A calm, professional manner and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, along with satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

School visits are warmly encouraged and we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advertisement early depending on the number of applications received. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time on 01992 583622.

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 Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hertford-heath-primary-and-nursery-school

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