Job description
Looking for an Admin / Attendance Officer in Sheffield!
Job Title: Admin / Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
A supportive and well-organised school in Sheffield is seeking a reliable and detail-focused Admin / Attendance Officer to join their administrative team.
About the School:
The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment where strong communication and efficient systems are key to daily success. Staff work collaboratively to ensure smooth operations, with a strong focus on consistency, safeguarding and supporting pupil engagement. The school values professionalism, teamwork and a calm, structured approach to school life.
About the Role:
As an Admin / Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting the wider school office function. You will be the first point of contact for attendance queries, helping to ensure pupils are accounted for and safeguarding procedures are followed consistently.
Responsibilities:
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Monitor daily pupil attendance and update records accurately
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Follow up on absences and contact parents/carers where required
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Support the wider school office with general administrative duties
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Maintain accurate data using school management systems
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Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
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Handle incoming calls, emails and enquiries professionally
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Support punctuality and attendance improvement strategies
Requirements:
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Previous experience in administration or school-based support is desirable
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Confident using IT systems and data entry tools
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Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
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Professional, reliable and detail-focused approach
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A commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Sheffield school and play a key role in supporting attendance, safeguarding and day-to-day operations.
To apply for this Admin / Attendance Officer role, please submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as an Admin / Attendance Officer, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
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Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an Admin / Attendance Officer, please apply via the application link.