Job Description

We are seeking to appointment an Administrative Officer to support the attendance office in school. The successful applicant will be responsible for recording reported absences and lesson tracking. Responsibilities will also include data entry, communication with parents, and pre-populating registers.



You will work under the direct supervision of the School Attendance Manager.



We require:


A clear and confident communicator. A team player who is happy to support different colleagues as required. Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail. Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage.


If you have any queries about the post please contact: Mr Jon Dean, Assistant Headteacher, by calling the school number.



Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher's PA) apullen@thomas-hardye.net by the deadline,

Friday 4

th

July

.



Interview date is Friday 11th July 2025



You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.



Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.



Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.



Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.



This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.