Key Role Information

Salary
£FTE: £27,712.00 to £28,608.00 (actual salary: £13,214.15 to £13,641.39)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/10/2026 09:00
Interview
19 October 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP14 - SCP16
Department
ADM
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
20.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Attendance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a permanent, part-time, term-time only plus one week basis working 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

This is an important role within the school, supporting the effective management of pupil attendance. You will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to promote excellent attendance, maintain accurate records, and support the admissions process.

We would love to hear from you if:

  1. you have previous experience in attendance administration in schools
  2. you have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  3. you have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  4. you are confident in building positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues
  5. you are able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
  6. you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to working as part of a team
  7. you are committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  1. A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
Paediatric First Aid Certificateessential
Or a willingness to complete

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate toessential
Ability to demonstrate active listening skillsessential
Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writingessential
Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate recordsessential
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlinesessential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school teamessential
Ability to work in an organised and methodical manneressential
Ability to utilise ICT effectively and efficiently in your workessential
Working knowledge of attendance procedures in schoolsessential
Working knowledge of admissions procedures in schoolsessential

Experience

Experience of accurately and effectively analysing data
Previous experience of managing attendance in schools
Previous experience of managing admissions in schools
Experience of establishing positive relationships with young people and families in diverse communities

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a teamessential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and othersessential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential

Qualifications

First aid trained, or willingness to become soessential

About Us

Oakwood Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Magnolia Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0SS

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.