Admin or Attendance Officer in Sheffield
Job Title: Admin or Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
About the Role
GSL Education South Yorkshire are looking for an Admin or Attendance Officer to support the smooth day-to-day running of a secondary school in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a busy school setting. You will help maintain accurate records, support attendance procedures, and provide a professional first point of contact for students, staff and visitors.
About the School
The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards across all areas of school life, creating a positive and well‑organised setting for both learning and personal development.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate student attendance and administrative records.
- Monitor daily attendance and follow school procedures for absences and lateness.
- Communicate professionally with parents, carers and external agencies where required.
- Provide general administrative support to the school office.
- Welcome visitors and respond to enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Ensure records and documentation are kept up to date and handled confidentially.
Requirements
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting, is desirable.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and school management systems where applicable.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
- A professional, reliable and approachable manner.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up‑to‑date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
Additional Conditions
- We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education‑relevant CPD courses.
- We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts & Cs apply).
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