Attendance/Office Administrator

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274.00 - £30,515.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 6 - 7 dependent on experience

Attendance/Office Administrator job summary

About this Role

• Hours of work: 37 hours per week*
• Working pattern: Monday-Friday
• Term weeks: Term-Time only, plus 2 weeks
• Salary: £27,274 - £30,515 FTE (Actual salary £23,851 - £26,685)
• Contract: Permanent

*A job-share may be considered for this role.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Attendance/Officer Administrator to join our dedicated school team. This rewarding role focuses on improving student attendance and supporting the smooth running of the school.

You will monitor attendance, maintain accurate records, and work closely with parents, staff, and external agencies to support pupils, alongside providing professional reception and administrative support

The ideal candidate will:

• Have secretarial/administrative experience preferably in a school based setting.
• Have excellent communication skills
• The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
• Be competent with ICT skills including use of word (including mail merge), excel and PowerPoint.
• Be friendly and approachable.
• Be able to work as part of a busy, collaborative team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting young people and contributing to a positive school environment.

Why Join CET?

As part of our growing multi-academy trust, you’ll be working in an organisation led by shared vision, honesty, and purpose. This is an exciting time to join CET as we continue to build on our successes and grow into one of the highest-performing MATs in the North of England.

Here’s what we offer:

A people-first approach: Be part of a supportive and collaborative community.

Professional growth: Access exceptional career development and CPD opportunities tailored to your ambitions.

Innovation in work-life balance: We constantly review and enhance our family-friendly policies to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Employee benefits package: Enjoy a range of perks designed with you in mind.

This is a great opportunity to work in a well-resource school with dedicated professionals, where no two days are the same, offering an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills and a customer-service mindset

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the Trust, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.

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

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening,including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. KSGS is an equal opportunities employer.Member of the South Lakes Federation.

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 Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kirkby Stephen Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkby-stephen-grammar-school-kirkby-stephen

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