Longhill High School, Rottingdean (On-Site)
Contract, Full time
£26,409 – £26,835 pro rata
37 hours per week
Job introduction
Administrative Assistant (B Grade) – Attendance Team
NJC Scale 4a - £26,409 to £26,835 (pro-rata)
Actual Salary £22,879 to £23,247
37 hours a week term-time only
Fixed Term 1 Year Contract
From June 2025 or sooner
We are looking to appoint an Attendance Team Administrator to help improve the school attendance.
School attendance is crucial for a child’s academic success, social-emotional development, and overall well-being. Being around teachers and friends in a school is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 28 April 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing 6 May 2025
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Attendance Support Team whose goal is to improve school attendance. You will provide administrative support to the school’s Education Welfare Officer. This administrative support will include:
- Sending out attendance letters to families
- Attending attendance meetings with the Education Welfare Officer
- Calling parents/carers regarding the reasons for their child’s non-attendance
- Chasing up medical evidence for pupils’ absence
- Adding late pupils to the school detentions systems
- Tracking late pupils and issuing letters accordingly
- Calling and reminding parents/carers of Attendance Support Meetings
- Disseminating attendance information in a timely manner to Heads of Year and Pastoral Support Teams.
We are keen to hear from someone who has excellent administrative skills, good numeracy and literacy skills and very good ICT skills.
In return for your commitment, we will offer:
• A friendly, supportive and dynamic workplace.
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
• A commitment to professional development.
Working Hours:
- 8am to 4.30pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break (8 hours) Mondays
- 8am to 3.45pm with a 20-minute paid break less 30 minutes’ lunch break 7.25 hours/day (Tuesdays to Fridays)
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Enquiries & How to Apply: If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact The Headteacher’s PA personnel@longhill.org.uk
Please return your application by email to: personnel@longhill.org.uk or by post for the attention of The Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR
Telephone: 01273 304086
Website: http://www.longhill.org.uk
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Longhill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All candidates must complete our standard application form in order to be considered. CVs are not accepted in the interests of safeguarding.
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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.