Attendance Officer

School Administrator - Secondary School - Barnet - September 2026 Start - Full-TimeAre 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. The RoleAs a School Administrator, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support across the school, ensuring systems and processes run efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing and updating student records using school Management Information Systems (MIS) such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or equivalent • Supporting attendance monitoring, registers, and daily attendance processes • Producing reports, data extracts, and documentation for senior leaders and pastoral teams • Handling inbound and outbound school communications (phone calls, emails, and letters) • Supporting safeguarding, pastoral, and attendance teams with accurate record keeping • Maintaining confidential student and staff information in line with GDPR and school policies • Assisting with admissions, enrolment, and student transition processes • Supporting general office duties including filing, scheduling, and coordination tasks • Liaising with parents, carers, staff, and external agencies in a professional manner • Ensuring smooth daily operation of administrative systems and processes across the school The Ideal CandidateThe school is seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive individual with strong administrative experience in a school setting. You will have: • Proven experience working in a secondary school administrative role (essential) • Strong experience using school MIS systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar) • Excellent IT, data entry, and record-keeping skills • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school environment • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a busy office environment • A professional, friendly, and proactive approach Why Apply? • Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Barnet • Play a key role in the smooth running of school operations and administration • Develop your expertise in school MIS and education administration systems • Gain valuable experience for progression into senior school administration or operational roles • Full-time, term-time only role starting September 2026 • Work as part of a friendly and experienced school office team • Be part of a school community that values efficiency, organisation, and student success How to ApplyIf 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