Admin Officer - Attendance and Careers
Admin Officer - Attendance and Careers
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Job Description
This is a varied and rewarding role where youll be at the heart of student support and school operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Attendance Administration
- Providing comprehensive clerical support to the Attendance Team including letters penalty notices and safeguarding documentation.
- Ensuring accurate completion of attendance registers across all year groups including Sixth Form.
- Liaising with staff to gather attendance data and applying appropriate codes for absences due to illness isolation or school activities.
- Preparing official registers for emergency use and compiling evidence for penalty notices and court hearings.
- Submitting statutory data to the Local Authority and producing attendance reports for senior staff.
Careers & Work Experience (WEX)
- Organising and coordinating careers events such as mock interviews careers fairs and university visits.
- Managing a careers interview service and maintaining a careers library and resources.
- Supporting Y10 and Y12 students in securing meaningful work experience placements.
- Updating careers data on UniFrog and aligning it with Gatsby benchmarks and national standards.
- Producing termly reports for senior leadership and governors.
General Office Support
- Assisting with reception duties and general office tasks including mail distribution and first aid support.
- Maintaining school databases and records both digital and paper-based.
What Were Looking For:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Confidence in using ICT systems and managing data securely.
- A team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.
If youre ready to take on a role where no two days are the same and your work helps shape futures wed love to hear from you!
Please note this is a temporary contract from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2026.
About You
About Us
At Plympton Academy were all about creating a culture of success that goes beyond academics. Were focused on fostering resilience creativity and the drive to help everyone students and staff achieve their dreams. Our vibrant supportive environment is designed to unlock everyones potential and we collaborate with the best schools locally and nationally to ensure were always evolving with the latest teaching practices.
With high-quality CPD and a tailored coaching program well help you thrive in your career. Our classrooms are disruption-free because we prioritize good behaviour and strong pastoral support allowing both teachers and students to focus on what really matterslearning and achieving.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West South South East and East of England.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Thats why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026 so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Were proud to offer more than just a jobwe provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision Thinking Horizons offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays cars days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts dental cover Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
What next
If you are interested in working in our school benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our award winning Trust and you are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications areencouragedand we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contact Fay Carder (PA to the Headteacher) by email:emailprotected
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please emailemailprotected
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Temp
