Attendance & Admin Officer – Primary
ÂŁ27,459 - ÂŁ29,742 per year
⚠️ Only 6 days left to apply
Deadline: Monday, 9 November 2026
Type
Full Time
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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Job Description
About the Role
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is looking for a flexible, confident Attendance and Admin Officer to join its successful, innovative and inclusive team from 1 January 2027, or earlier where possible. This varied position is ideal for an organised professional who enjoys working with pupils, families and colleagues in a busy primary school environment.
This is a permanent, full-time, 42-weeks-per-year role. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday, including five working days during the summer holiday. The salary is Grade 4, ÂŁ27,459 to ÂŁ29,742 pro rata, with an additional ÂŁ750 per year pro rata for administering medicines.
The closing date is 9 November 2026 at 9:00am. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. CVs will not be accepted.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support effective attendance processes while providing dependable administrative assistance across the school. They will manage changing priorities confidently, contribute positively to the wider team and help maintain a welcoming, efficient school office.
Key expectations include:
Supporting the school’s attendance administration and related processes
Carrying out a broad range of administrative duties accurately and efficiently
Communicating professionally with pupils, families, staff and other contacts
Administering medicines in accordance with school procedures
Working flexibly in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
Contributing to the school’s safeguarding culture and inclusive ethos
Appointment is subject to safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check and a Children’s Barred List check.
What We Offer
A welcoming community with a strong family feel
Professional and personal support from committed colleagues
Excellent continuing professional development and progression opportunities
A strong sense of belonging within an inclusive school
A Golden Week every term
Support from an engaged governing body
Visits are warmly welcomed. Contact School Manager Rachel Stone at [contact the school] or on 0114 232 6603 to arrange a visit or request further information.
About the School
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is a local authority-maintained primary school with nursery provision in Sheffield’s Burngreave Ward. It serves around 480 to 500 pupils aged 3 to 11 in an oversubscribed, two-form-entry setting.
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025, the school has a strong reputation for inclusion. Its modern, well-resourced site includes two multi-use games areas, a playing field and a running track.
The school values workforce diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently underrepresented among its staff. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. All staff and volunteers are expected to share the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
Benefits & Perks
About Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School is a local authority-maintained primary school with nursery provision, serving children aged 3 to 11 in Sheffield’s Burngreave Ward. This successful, innovative and inclusive school places community, belonging and children’s welfare at the centre of its work. Its welcoming ethos is reflected in a strong family feel, high expectations and a commitment to ensuring pupils and staff from every background can thrive. The school values diversity across its workforce and actively welcomes applications from groups that are currently underrepresented.
The school is an oversubscribed, two-form-entry setting with approximately 480 to 500 pupils. Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025, it has an excellent reputation for inclusion and provides nursery, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 education. Pupils benefit from a modern, well-resourced building alongside two multi-use games areas, a playing field and a running track. The school is part of its local community and is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of every child.
Staff join an enthusiastic and committed team where professional and personal support are taken seriously. Watercliffe Meadow offers excellent continuing professional development and progression opportunities, a supportive governing body and a strong sense of belonging. A Golden Week every term is among the distinctive benefits highlighted by the school. The working culture suits flexible, collaborative people who enjoy variety and want to contribute to an inclusive environment where no two days are the same.
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