School Attendance Officer and SIMS Administrator

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY area)Salary: 16.00 - 24.00 per hour (DOE)Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Easter 2026 - Summer 2026)Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)Role OverviewAre you an experienced School Administrator with advanced SIMS skills? We are seeking an efficient and professional Attendance and SIMS Administrator to join a busy secondary school in Blackpool for the Summer Term (April 2026 - July 2026).This is a critical role ensuring the school maintains high standards of attendance tracking and data integrity during the busy exam and transition season. You will be the first point of contact for attendance queries and responsible for ensuring all daily registers are accurate and compliant.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily Attendance Management: Using SIMS to record morning and afternoon registers, managing "N" codes, and performing first-day response calls.SIMS Data Administration: Updating student records, processing leavers/joiners, and assisting with the year-end "roll-over" data preparations.Attendance Reporting: Producing weekly and termly attendance reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Heads of Year to identify trends and persistent absence.Parental Liaison: Communicating with parents/carers via phone, email, and letter regarding attendance concerns and medical evidence.Compliance: Ensuring all records are maintained in accordance with DfE guidelines and school safeguarding policies.Candidate RequirementsEssential: Proven experience using ..... full job details .....