Attendance Administrator
E-ACT Bristol Academy South, Bristol, BS13 9AJ10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 November 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
- £19,002.86 - £19,611.91 Annually (Actual) SCP 5 - 7
Attendance Administrator job summary
Job Title: Attendance Administrator
At E-ACT Bristol Academy South, we believe that every day in school matters. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Attendance Administrator to play a vital role in supporting pupil attendance, safeguarding, and wellbeing. As the first point of contact for attendance-related matters, you will work closely with pupils, families, and staff to ensure accurate attendance monitoring, timely communication, and effective intervention where attendance concerns arise. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, achieve, and fulfil their potential in a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records using the school's Management Information System (MIS).
- Carry out daily attendance checks and follow first-day absence procedures, contacting parents/carers where pupils are absent without explanation.
- Record and update attendance information, ensuring all records remain accurate, compliant and up to date.
- Work closely with the Attendance Lead, pastoral teams and safeguarding staff to identify and address attendance concerns.
- Prepare and distribute attendance letters, reports and other correspondence to parents/carers.
Pay range:
- SCP 5 -7: £19,002.86 - £19,611.00
- FTE: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00
- 30.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
- Permanent
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining attendance records and handling data.
- Confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications and databases; experience of school MIS systems is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external agencies.
- Experience in an administrative role, preferably within a school, education or customer-facing environment.
E‑ACT Bristol Academy South Secondary - Ambition, Community, Opportunity
E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is a welcoming, ambitious all‑through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Year 11, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow.
With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Joining Bristol Academy South means becoming part of a collaborative, values‑driven educational community. As an E‑ACT colleague, you’ll also have access to excellent professional development, supportive networks, and the chance to help shape the future of a school committed to raising aspirations and celebrating excellence.
If you are ready to support and inspire children and young people across a diverse and vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more: E-ACT Bristol Academy South Website
What are we about?
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic UPS progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About E-ACT Bristol Academy South
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 1018 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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