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 Overview
Are you an experienced School Administrator with advanced SIMS skills? We are seeking an efficient and professional Attendance & 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 Responsibilities
Daily 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 Requirements
Essential: Proven experience using SIMS (School Information Management System) within a school environment.
Attendance Expertise: A strong understanding of school attendance codes and statutory requirements.
Communication: Excellent telephone manner and the ability to handle difficult conversations with parents in a calm, professional way.
Reliability: As the first point of contact for morning registers, punctuality is essential.
DBS: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or a willingness to apply for one immediately).
Why Apply?
Fixed-Term Stability: Perfect for professionals looking for a guaranteed full-time contract for the duration of the Summer Term.
Supportive Team: Join a well-established administrative department with a clear induction process.
Blackpool Location: Easily accessible by public transport and offers on-site parking.
How to Apply
We are looking to interview and appoint the right candidate before the Easter break. Please submit your CV detailing your SIMS experience to be considered for a trial day.
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Salary description
£16.00 - £24.00 per hour