Attendance Administrator

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working Pattern: 8am – 4pm Monday – Thursday, 8am – 3.30pm on Friday

Salary: Pathway 2, £21,567 - £22,970 per annum (FTE £25,185 - £26,824)

Site: Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:  9am on Friday 19^th June

Start date:  September 2026

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

Are you confident using data and committed to making a measurable difference to students’ lives?

Do you bring compassion and courtesy to every conversation with students and families?

Do you believe every day in school matters and have the courage to make that happen?

If so, Thomas Deacon Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As Attendance Administrator, you will ensure every student is accounted for and supported to attend, achieve and thrive. You will record, monitor and analyse attendance, maintain accurate systems, and work closely with pastoral teams to reduce absence and lateness.

This is a role where confidence with data meets compassion for people. You will communicate with students, staff and families, build positive relationships, and play a key part in safeguarding and supporting pupils to stay engaged in education.

Your curiosity will help you spot trends and celebrate improvement, while your commitment to detail and organisation will ensure systems run efficiently and deadlines are met. Most importantly, you will see the impact of your work every day. Your role will ensure students are present, supported and ready to succeed, making you a vital part of their journey.

About us:

You will join our friendly and dedicated Attendance Team who work closely with families and professionals to develop the right support for every student to promote  excellent school attendance. 

At Thomas Deacon Academy, you will be part of a vibrant and ambitious community where staff are valued and supported to grow. With exceptional facilities, a strong pastoral ethos and a shared commitment to improving life chances, this is a place where your contribution truly matters.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”  To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of new employees highly rate our induction programme, and 91% of staff are proud to work here (2025 staff survey).

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at  hrteam@tdet.education