Attendance Administrator

Attendance Administrator

Job Summary

• Contract Type: Please See Advert Text


• Working Pattern: Please see advert text


• Advert Start Date: 07/09/2026


• Advert End Date: 21/09/2026 12:00


• Salary: £27,274 to £29,071 (actual pro-rata £12,680 to £13,516)


• Hours per week: 20 hours


• Job Category: Schools - Support


• Vacancy ID: 301579


• Employment Location: Aim High Academy Trust


• Number of posts: 1


• Closing date: 21 Sep

Further Information

Attendance Administrator

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 (pending evaluation)

Hours: 20 hrs per week / 39 weeks (Term Time + INSET / 9.30am -1.30pm Mon- Fri)

Salary Scale: Grade 3 SCP 7-11 £27,274 to £29,071 (actual pro-rata £12,680 to £13,516)

An excellent opportunity has arisen at Aim High Academy Trust to appoint an Attendance Administrator to support the work of our established Attendance Officer / Family Support Worker. If you share our passion for making a difference to children's lives and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you!

Aim High Academy Trust is a successful multi-academy trust based in Houghton-le-Spring, comprising Dubmire Primary Academy, Gillas Lane Primary Academy and Newbottle Primary Academy. We are committed to helping every child thrive through high-quality education, strong pastoral support and close partnerships with our families and the wider community.

Based in the Central Team Office at Dubmire Primary Academy, the successful candidate will be hardworking and organised, with attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Your role will be wide ranging and the ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure while maintaining a good sense of humour is essential. A high degree of confidentiality is vital for this position.

Aim High Academy Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website. Please note that in all cases written references will be sought and made available to interviewers before the final selection.

The application form, job description and person specification are available online at www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk. Applications to be returned to hr@aimhigh.co.uk.

Closing Date:

12pm midday on Monday 21st September 2026

Short Listing:

w/c 21st September 2026

Interviews:

w/c 28th September 2026

We fully appreciate the time and effort required in completing an application form and, whatever the outcome of this particular process, we are grateful for your interest in working at Aim High Academy Trust and wish you every success with your future career. Applicants who have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful.

Supporting documents

• Attendance Administrator Job Description Sept 2026.pdf (66.86 KB)


• Attendance Administrator Person Specification Sept 2026.pdf (46.22 KB)


• CONSENT FOR JOB APPLICATIONS.docx (19.59 KB)


• New Part A - Support Staff (2026).doc (832.5 KB)


• New Part B - Support Staff (2026).doc (803.5 KB)

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An excellent opportunity has arisen at Aim High Academy Trust to appoint an Attendance Administrator to support the work of our established Attendance Officer / Family Support Worker. If you share our passion for making a difference to children's lives and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you!

Aim High Academy Trust is a successful multi-academy trust based in Houghton-le-Spring, comprising Dubmire Primary Academy, Gillas Lane Primary Academy and Newbottle Primary Academy. We are committed to helping every child thrive through high-quality education, strong pastoral support and close partnerships with our families and the wider community.

Based in the Central Team Office at Dubmire Primary Academy, the successful candidate will be hardworking and organised, with attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Your role will be wide ranging and the ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure while maintaining a good sense of humour is essential. A high degree of confidentiality is vital for this position.

Aim High Academy Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Aim High Academy Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. Applicants can view the Trust's safeguarding policies via our website www.aimhighacademytrust.co.uk. Please note that in all cases written references will be sought and made available to interviewers before the final selection.