Office Administrator & Attendance Support

Office Administrator & Attendance Support

NJC Scale 2 point 3 £25,185 FTE - 32.5 hours per week

Term time plus TED Days

Permanent

Available from September 2026

Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator and Attendance Support to join our team. This role is essential to our school's daily operations and the educational success of our pupils.

As the first point of contact for our school, you will provide a warm, professional welcome while playing a critical role in supporting pupil attendance and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

The Face of the School: Manage reception duties, handle enquiries via phone and email, and ensure all visitors follow safety protocols.

Attendance Champion: Monitor attendance data to identify patterns, lead "Attendance Clinics" for parents, and conduct home visits when necessary.

Administrative Support: Maintain accurate pupil and staff records using MIS systems, process financial orders, and support the SENCO with administrative tasks.

Pupil Welfare: Assist with children's physical needs, supervise activities to ensure safety, and work with the DSL to maintain robust safeguarding records.

Community Vision: Embody the Christian vision and values of Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy and the Severn Academies Educational Trust (SAET).

What We Are Looking For

An individual with the creative skills to handle routine problems and the ability to work effectively within established procedures.

A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with parents, staff, and external stakeholders.

A professional committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Someone who can use data effectively to set ambitious attendance targets and provide detailed reports to leadership.

We are committed to the development and support of our team, offering a range of opportunities through nationally accredited programs and in-school experiences. Our experienced and supportive staff team benefits from our dedication to improving wellbeing, guided by an influential staff council. We believe all voices should play an active role in our school's improvement journey.

At Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy we strive to create a school family that nurtures and supports the whole school community; treating everyone with love, compassion and respect. We aim to:

Prepare children for life in a multicultural, multi-faith world.

Support children’s social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Enable children to consider and develop Christian values and beliefs as a positive force for good.

Be inclusive; fostering a real sense of community and unity for all our stakeholders.

Enable children to understand and develop the Christian values of Compassion, Respect and Forgiveness.

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