Attendance Administrator
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, s1 1aa |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4776712_1772705522 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a supportive and good secondary school in Sheffield, committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students. The school prides itself on its inclusive culture, strong pastoral support systems, and dedication to improving attendance and engagement across the student body. You will be part of a friendly administrative team who work collaboratively to ensure the smooth daily running of the school.Your new role
As the Attendance Administrator, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting the school in meeting statutory attendance requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring daily student attendance and updating records using the school's MIS (such as SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom).
- Making first day absence calls to parents and carers.
- Producing attendance reports for senior leaders, pastoral staff, and external agencies.
- Liaising with staff, parents, and students to support attendance-related issues.
- Assisting with attendance meetings, letters, and follow-up actions.
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
This is a temporary role, ideal for someone who can quickly integrate into a busy school environment and maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience working in attendance is desired.
- Strong working knowledge of school MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom).
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
- An enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to undergo one).
What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment, we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme ,where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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