14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only Monday - Friday 8.00am to 3.00pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£28,958 - £31,022 FTE, £21,052 - £23,246 Actual Salary

Pay scale

C1, pt 12-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting vacancy for an experienced Attendance and Admin Officer to join our excellent team.

This role would ideally be offered at 32.5 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm. However, for the right candidate we can offer some flexibility over the start or finish time and could accommodate a four-day week. There may be a need to work some training days but these will be negotiated in advance.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Attendance and Admin Officer to join our excellent office team. The successful candidate will have an enthusiasm and commitment to supporting children’s well-being.

This is a permanent post following the completion of a successful probationary / induction period.

You will ideally have NVQ Level 3 Administration (or equivalent) and have excellent IT skills with the ability to utilise the full range of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.

Well-developed organisational and communication skills are essential, combined with the ability to work in a friendly manner with children and adults alike in a busy school office.

You will be expected to undertake a range of duties including:

  • To act as point of contact for customers and visitors – both in person and on the telephone and present a courteous, professional, calm and friendly manner.
  • To ensure all daily routine attendance processes are completed in a timely manner, including inputting data, checking registers, updating attendance codes, fire registers and first day absence calls.
  • To support the safeguarding process by ensuring appropriate and timely follow up of first day absence notifications, this includes follow up contact with parents/carers and notifying the SENCO/Family Liaison Officer (FLO) of absences related to vulnerable students.
  • To monitor data on a daily/ weekly and monthly basis to identify patterns and inconsistencies for individual students and/or groups of students.
  • Process all Exceptional Leave requests received in school, ensuring that outcomes are communicated with parents and penalty notices are processed in line with school procedures and LA deadlines.
  • To manage the administration process for after school clubs and events including communication with parents, allocation of places and passing on cost information to be added to ParentPay.
  • To support the School Business Manager with School and Nursery Admissions ensuring all the correct paperwork is completed.
  • To operate relevant ICT packages, including MIS systems to enable the effective running of the school office, maintaining up to date computer based and manual filing systems.
  • Maintain pupil records as necessary on Arbor including children with medical needs.
  • To deal with enquiries and liaise with staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders as necessary.
  • Preparing communications to parents and other stakeholders as necessary.
  • You will also undertake other general office duties as and when required and provide an administration service to the whole school.

Previous experience of working in a school office environment is preferable, but not essential.


What the school offers its staff

Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School is a ‘good’ school (OfSTED, Nov 2023) with excellent modern facilities and it is set within spacious, attractive grounds near the Leeds / Bradford border. The school offers a caring, professional and supportive environment for children, parents and staff alike, and serves a vibrant, multi-cultural community.

You will be joining an inclusive school that celebrates diversity and where everyone associated with the children is devoted to providing the very best opportunities for all.

We will offer you:

  • the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of excellent practitioners
  • fantastic children who are well mannered and work hard
  • a happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos
  • opportunity to develop knowledge and skills


Flexible working opportunities

This role would ideally be offered at 32.5 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm. However, for the right candidate we can offer some flexibility over the start or finish time and could accommodate a four-day week.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged but you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. If you would like to book a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Janet Spencer on 0113 3862560.

To request an application pack, please email info@pudseyboltonroyd.org Applications must be made using the Leeds City Council application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 30th January at midday.

Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026.

Please include a contact number as short-listed candidates will be informed by telephone. Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted via email.


Commitment to safeguarding

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.

We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
447 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0113 3862560

A two-form entry primary school serving a thriving, multi-cultural community on the Leeds/Bradford border. We are characterised by a fantastically dedicated and supportive staff team, committed to working in partnership with our families to develop the full potential of every one of our pupils.
We offer a modern, purpose-built school, set in attractive, spacious grounds which are utilised in providing motivating opportunities for all our children in outdoor learning, sports and Forest School. Our broad, balanced and engaging curriculum has many strengths - music being another notable source of school pride.

Arranging a visit to Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janet.spencer@pudseyboltonroyd.org.

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