Attendance Officer

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a busy school environment?

Do you have strong experience using school Management Information Systems (MIS) and providing high-quality administrative support within education settings?

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet seeking to appoint a dedicated School Administrator from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for individuals with proven school-based administrative experience who are confident using MIS systems to support attendance, student records, communication, and day-to-day school operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of school systems and processes.

As a School Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support across the school, ensuring systems and processes run efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Managing and updating student records using school Management Information Systems (MIS) such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or equivalent
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• Supporting attendance monitoring, registers, and daily attendance processes
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• Producing reports, data extracts, and documentation for senior leaders and pastoral teams
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• Handling inbound and outbound school communications (phone calls, emails, and letters)
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• Supporting safeguarding, pastoral, and attendance teams with accurate record keeping
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• Maintaining confidential student and staff information in line with GDPR and school policies
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• Assisting with admissions, enrolment, and student transition processes
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• Supporting general office duties including filing, scheduling, and coordination tasks
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• Liaising with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies in a professional manner
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• Ensuring smooth daily operation of administrative systems and processes across the school
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The school is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive individual with strong administrative experience in a school setting.

You will have:

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• Proven experience working in a secondary school administrative role (essential)
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• Strong experience using school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar)
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• Excellent IT, data entry, and record-keeping skills
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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• Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school environment
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy office environment
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• A professional, friendly, and proactive approach
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• Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet
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• Play a key role in the smooth running of school operations and administration
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• Develop your expertise in school MIS and education administration systems
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• Gain valuable experience for progression into senior school administration or operational roles
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• Full-time, term-time only role starting September 2026
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• Work as part of a friendly and experienced school office team
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• Be part of a school community that values efficiency, organisation, and student success
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If you are an experienced school administrator who thrives in a busy educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at