School Attendance and Administration Officer

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This national recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting and proud moment to be joining our community. At Haberdashers' Girls' School, outstanding pastoral care and student wellbeing are central to everything we do. We are seeking an organised, proactive and compassionate Attendance & Pastoral Administrator to join our Senior School team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised professional who is passionate about supporting young people and ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and fully engaged in school life. Working closely with the Deputy Head Pastoral and wider pastoral leadership team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, supporting safeguarding procedures and helping to promote excellent attendance across the Senior School. As the first point of contact for many attendance matters, you will build positive relationships with students, families and staff while ensuring that attendance procedures are managed efficiently, sensitively and in line with statutory requirements. The role also includes supporting the wider Senior School Office and providing reception and administrative cover when required. We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team., Haberdashers' Girls' School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: 1. Do you have any connection to Haberdashers Boys' School or Haberdashers' Girls' School? (E/g parent, alumni) 2. Please identify any particular skills or experience that would support your application (if applicable)

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Can communicate confidently and professionally with students, parents and colleagues
• Is able to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Works calmly and effectively under pressure
• Has strong IT skills and experience working with databases or management information systems
• Is able to build positive relationships while supporting and challenging where appropriate
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and student welfare
• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of a busy and ambitious school community
Previous experience working within a school environment or attendance-related role would be advantageous, although not essential.

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.00am - 3.00pm, including a 1 hour lunch break. Flexibility may occasionally be required to support the needs of the school. This role is term-time only. At Habs, we aim to empower young people to make a profound impact in the world. We are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to excellence, care and the development of every student within our community. What we offer:
• A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon with generous employer contributions
• Additional life assurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
• Extensive professional development training opportunities
• Free lunch and refreshments
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the schools extensive coach network
• Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
• Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
• Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles