Attendance Administrator

Attendance Administrator

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: -120130 per day
Contract: Full Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: 8am to 4pm

Are you organised, proactive and experienced in using Arbor within a school setting? We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Attendance Administrator with proven Arbor experience to join our busy secondary school office team.

Previous hands-on experience using Arbor is essential for this role. Applicants must have experience using Arbor to manage student attendance, update records and access student information. Candidates without Arbor experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and promoting student attendance, maintaining accurate records and working closely with students, parents/carers, teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to improve attendance and punctuality across the school.

• Monitor and record daily student attendance using Arbor, ensuring registers are completed accurately and promptly.

• Follow up on student absences, contacting parents/carers by telephone, email or text to establish reasons for absence.

• Maintain and update accurate student attendance records within the Arbor management information system.

• Use Arbor confidently to access student information, monitor attendance patterns and generate attendance reports.

• Identify patterns of absence and lateness, bringing concerns to the attention of the appropriate staff.

• Support the school in implementing attendance procedures and improving overall attendance rates.

• Assist with preparing attendance reports, letters and documentation for meetings.

• Work collaboratively with pastoral leaders, Heads of Year, the safeguarding team and the Senior Leadership Team.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with school policies and data protection requirements.

• Provide general administrative support to the school office when required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven, hands-on experience using Arbor in a school setting. This is an essential requirement.

• Has experience using Arbor to record and monitor student attendance and maintain accurate student records.

• Has excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Has good written and verbal communication skills.

• Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

• Can communicate professionally and sensitively with parents/carers and students.

• Is proactive in following up absences and resolving attendance queries.

• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy school environment.

• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and accurate record-keeping.

• Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.

Please note: Arbor experience is mandatory, not desirable. Candidates must be able to demonstrate previous experience using the system and be confident working with it from the outset.

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to students'' education and wellbeing.

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.

• The opportunity to utilise your existing Arbor knowledge and school administration experience.

• The chance to contribute to improving student attendance and achievement.

If you have previous school-based administrative experience, are confident using Arbor and are passionate about improving student attendance, we would love to hear from you.

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