Admin Assistant

Job introduction

We are looking to appoint an Attendance Team Administrator to help improve the school attendance.

School attendance is crucial for a child’s academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. Being around teachers and friends in a school is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care.

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: One year contract

Start date: From October 2025 or sooner

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Attendance Support Team whose goal is to improve school attendance. You will provide administrative support to the school’s Education Welfare Officer. This administrative support will include:

• Sending out attendance letters to families
• Attending attendance meetings with the Education Welfare Officer
• Calling parents/carers regarding the reasons for their child’s non-attendance
• Chasing up medical evidence for pupils’ absence
• Adding late pupils to the school detentions systems
• Tracking late pupils and issuing letters accordingly
• Calling and reminding parents/carers of Attendance Support Meetings
• Disseminating attendance information in a timely manner to Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Teams.

We are keen to hear from someone who has excellent administrative skills, good numeracy and literacy skills and very good ICT skills.

In return for your commitment, we will offer:

• A friendly, supportive and dynamic workplace.
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
• A commitment to professional development.

Working Hours:

• 8am to 4.30pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break (8 hours) Mondays
• 8am to 3.45pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break 7.25 hours/day (Tuesdays to Fridays).

Closing date: Midday Monday 8 September 2025

Interview date: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview week commencing 15 September 2025

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: personnel@longhill.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 304086

Website: https://longhill.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.