Attendance Administrator
Meridian High School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AHThis job expired on 16 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 08:00 - 16:00 (7.5hrs per day + 30min unpaid break). 41 weeks per year (term time + 2 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,272 FTE | Actual pay: £22,866.54
Pay scale
- GLF Associate 3 - £24,272
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join our team at Meridian High School as an Attendance Administrator and put your exceptional administrative skills to great use! We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative experience to manage student attendance records efficiently and accurately. This role requires excellent attention to detail, proficiency in data management, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping systems running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
- Support Attendance & Welfare –Assist the Senior Attendance Officer in managing attendance cases and reducing persistent absences
- Efficient Administration –Handle attendance calls, update records in Bromcom, and ensure accurate register keeping.
- Parent & Student Communication –Liaise with parents/carers about absences and issue attendance warning letters.
- Admissions Support –Maintain student records, prepare starter packs, and assist with in-year admissions and transitions.
- Reception Cover –Support the main reception team, greet visitors, and manage calls and emails.
About Meridian High School
Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'.
What we are looking for:
- Strong Administrative Skills –Experience in providing in-depth admin support with excellent attention to detail.
- IT Proficiency –Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word, and other ICT systems to manage data and records efficiently.
- Communication & Organisation –Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Education & Experience –Previous experience in a school office or educational setting is desirable, along with GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Personal Attributes –A welcoming, professional approach with integrity, teamwork skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Adaptability & Initiative –Able to work independently, take initiative, and embrace new challenges in a busy school environment.
What the school offers its staff
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £24,272
Actual Salary: £22,866.54
Hours of work: 08:00 - 16:00 (7.5hrs per day + 30min unpaid break). 41 weeks per year (term time + 2 weeks).
Closing Date: 16th March 2025
Interview date: TBA
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.
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About Meridian High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 537 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meridian High School website
- Email address
- k.sullivan@glfschools.org
- Phone number
- 020 8716 4987
School location
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