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Administrative and Attendance Officer
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 4LG
Salary: A GBP 29,064 : A GBP 31,022 per annum, pro rata. Actual salary A GBP 24,698.81 : A GBP 26,362.73 per annum.
Contract Type: Term:time only (Temporary)
Closing date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 (12:00pm)
Required for 1st September 2026 : Maternity cover
About the Role
Simonside Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent Administrative and Attendance Officer. The governors and staff of this vibrant and welcoming primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated administration and attendance manager to work full time, term:time only. You will be required to work in the school office and respond to calls and parental queries.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude under pressure
- Effectively manage the diverse demands associated with this role
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong computer skills and ability to use SIMs to complete attendance registers and some data analysis for attendance
- Help drive up attendance across the school
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Requirements
- Highly motivated
- Successful in building positive relationships with all members of the school community
- Caring, committed, and confident
Benefits
- Friendly, supportive, hardworking staff and governors
- A team ethos that is highly valued
- Children who are fun, eager to learn, and respond well to nurture and care
- Parents who are highly supportive of the school
- A state-of-the-art working environment and free parking
- Excellent support systems from our MAT
Additional Information
- Written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.
- Simonside Primary has Academy status and is one of eight schools within ONE (Owl North East) Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.
- You will be based at Simonside Primary School. At the request of ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere to facilitate learning or social activities off the school premises. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
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