Attendance Officer - Admin Assistant Duties
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7EA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5a3f52d1-ce87-4f87-b39a-c4c84e802aa1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Langney Primary Academy
• £26,319 - £28,004 FTE (£22,060 - £23,473 Pro Rata) - SAT C
• 35 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + 1 week
• Permanent
• Interviews: w/c 11th September 2025
Langney Primary Academy is an amazing school! We approach education in our own unique way and this is an opportunity for you to join our welcoming and caring team.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our team at Langney Primary Academy!
Do you have a passion for ensuring every child attends school regularly and has the opportunity to thrive and experience a truly "aspirational and magical learning" journey? We're looking for an organised and proactive individual to play a crucial role in promoting excellent attendance, working closely with children, families, and staff to identify and address barriers to consistent school attendance.
This vital role extends beyond just attendance; you'll also be a key support for pupil well-being, providing essential first aid, administering medicines, and offering lunchtime cover.
Crucially, you'll be an integral part of our school office team, undertaking general administrative duties such as managing phone calls, greeting visitors, and contributing to the smooth running of the school office.
At Langney Primary, we are committed to "Excellence for All" and fostering a breadth and balance in education through captivating learning environments and a rich enrichment program. If you're committed to supporting student well-being and academic success, helping us maintain our forward-thinking approach, and ensuring every child can benefit from our dedication to "memorable learning" and captured through our motto 'Active Body, Healthy Mind, we encourage you to apply and help us build a strong foundation for our children's' futures.
If you have experience of working in a school setting, are happy with a positive outlook and a great sense of humour and have the ability to be flexible, calm under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude in a busy school office we would love to receive an application from you!
What the school offers its staff
Langney Primary Academy and Bright Sparks Nursery combine to form a caring, and nurturing school that is passionate about inclusion and determined to help every child succeed.
Our pupils behave well and show excellent attitudes to both their learning and relationships with others.
Join us to benefit from:
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Clair Haynes, Office Manager, via lpa-office@swale.at or 01323 762177.
Completed application forms should be sent to Clair Haynes, via lpa-office@swale.at or by post to Langney Primary Academy, Chailey Close, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7EA. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.
• Langney Primary Academy
• £26,319 - £28,004 FTE (£22,060 - £23,473 Pro Rata) - SAT C
• 35 hours per week; Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days + 1 week
• Permanent
• Interviews: w/c 11th September 2025
Langney Primary Academy is an amazing school! We approach education in our own unique way and this is an opportunity for you to join our welcoming and caring team.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our team at Langney Primary Academy!
Do you have a passion for ensuring every child attends school regularly and has the opportunity to thrive and experience a truly "aspirational and magical learning" journey? We're looking for an organised and proactive individual to play a crucial role in promoting excellent attendance, working closely with children, families, and staff to identify and address barriers to consistent school attendance.
This vital role extends beyond just attendance; you'll also be a key support for pupil well-being, providing essential first aid, administering medicines, and offering lunchtime cover.
Crucially, you'll be an integral part of our school office team, undertaking general administrative duties such as managing phone calls, greeting visitors, and contributing to the smooth running of the school office.
At Langney Primary, we are committed to "Excellence for All" and fostering a breadth and balance in education through captivating learning environments and a rich enrichment program. If you're committed to supporting student well-being and academic success, helping us maintain our forward-thinking approach, and ensuring every child can benefit from our dedication to "memorable learning" and captured through our motto 'Active Body, Healthy Mind, we encourage you to apply and help us build a strong foundation for our children's' futures.
If you have experience of working in a school setting, are happy with a positive outlook and a great sense of humour and have the ability to be flexible, calm under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude in a busy school office we would love to receive an application from you!
What the school offers its staff
Langney Primary Academy and Bright Sparks Nursery combine to form a caring, and nurturing school that is passionate about inclusion and determined to help every child succeed.
Our pupils behave well and show excellent attitudes to both their learning and relationships with others.
Join us to benefit from:
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements for the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Clair Haynes, Office Manager, via lpa-office@swale.at or 01323 762177.
Completed application forms should be sent to Clair Haynes, via lpa-office@swale.at or by post to Langney Primary Academy, Chailey Close, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7EA. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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.