Clerical Assistant & Attendance Administrator

Arnold Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September/October 2026

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,812.00 - £20,447.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 3A (Points 5-7)

Clerical Assistant & Attendance Administrator job summary

Clerical Assistant & Attendance Administrator

Fixed Term for the 2026/27 Academic Year

Level 3A Points 5 - 7 £19812 - £20447 per annum (actual salary - pay award pending)

Monday & Tuesday: 8:30am - 4.00pm and Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm

33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days

Required for September/October 2026

Thank you for your interest in the post of Clerical Assistant & Attendance Administrator at Arnold Academy, a middle school within the Pyramid Schools Trust. The successful candidate will ideally have school administration/office experience and complement a team of hard-working, dedicated, efficient, and friendly staff. This is a temporary role, established to provide cover for a long-term sickness absence. Full details regarding the role and its requirements can be found in the enclosed applicant pack.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to relate well to children and adults.
• The ability to work as part of a team and to use initiative when required.

Arnold Academy is a great school to be part of, and as part of the wider Pyramid Schools Trust, we offer growth, support, training, and a fantastic environment to work within.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Arnold Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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 Arnold Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 704 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arnold Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arnold-academy

Arnold Academy is situated on the outskirts of Barton-le-Clay, our thriving, friendly and successful school is recognised as providing an excellent all round education for our pupils in a caring and safe environment.

Our academy is built on the foundation of a strong community, underpinned by positive relationships and shared values. This lies at the core of all that we do. We aim to provide the best teaching for our pupils, delivered through an exciting and challenging curriculum. In this way, we aim to ensure that every pupil will leave Arnold having enjoyed their experience, developed as a person and reached their full potential.

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