School Administration Assistant/ Attendance

Harborne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9LU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 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: £25,614.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only

School Administration Assistant/ Attendance job summary

Harborne Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school split across two sites - Station Road and Court Oak Road - serving 808 wonderful pupils.. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Administration team, to support attendance management at the school.

We are also delighted to share that Harborne Primary School has joined the Elliot Foundation Academy Trust. Becoming part of this respected and collaborative trust will further enhance our capacity for rapid school improvement and academic excellence. We look forward to the benefits of high‑quality professional networks, robust leadership development and enhanced support that will help us continue to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

About the role:

As the Attendance Officer you will supports the daily operation of school attendance and front office. The role will involve investigating absences and lateness, producing reports for senior colleagues and liaising with external agencies regarding attendance interventions. The role also involves the day to day support of a school office, eg answer phones, greeting parents/ visitors.

We Can Offer You

At Harborne Primary School, you will be joining a warm, supportive and highly committed staff team, all working together to create exceptional experiences for every child.

Our school places a strong emphasis on professional development, providing high quality CPD tailored to your role as an Attendance Officer, including opportunities to grow your skills, deepen your understanding of the role and develop future leadership potential.

We are proud of our positive, child centred ethos, where every pupil is valued, celebrated and encouraged to thrive both academically and emotionally. You will become part of a school community built on shared values, genuine collaboration and a commitment to wellbeing—where your contribution to supporting children’s pastoral care is recognised, supported and deeply appreciated.

Safeguarding

Harborne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit our school

Please call Dan Sewell on 0121 464 2705 to schedule an appointment on the following date:

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

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.

About Harborne Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 840 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harborne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harborne-primary-school-birmingham

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