Admissions and Attendance Assistant

Admissions and Attendance Assistant

Full Time - Term Time only + 2 weeks, Permanent

Actual salary approx £21,808 - £22,927

Band 5 SCP 6 - 9 i..e £23,893 - £25,119 FTE

We are seeking to appoint a motivated person who believes in the power of education to support our pastoral team. Working with our existing admissions and attendance assistant, Heads of Year, pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will administer admissions and attendance systems and work directly with vulnerable students and those finding school challenging. 

You can expect excellent line management, coaching and mentoring, and a close and effective working relationship with Heads of Year.

Paget High School is situated in the Branston area of Burton upon Trent, with easy links to the A38. Our well maintained and equipped buildings are set in beautiful grounds that include an orchard and a working farm. We serve a diverse community of approximately 700 students in Years 7-13. Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2023, the governors and leadership team are determined that our students receive the best possible education. We provide our staff with excellent ongoing professional development and are careful to consider wellbeing in our decision making.

How to apply

You are welcome to have an informal conversation with a member of the team prior to applying, although this is not a requirement.

Contact office@paget.staffs.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

Please complete the application form ensuring that you have not omitted any information. There is no need to supply a CV.

Complete your application through the TES. Ensure that you have not omitted any information. CVs will not be considered.

In support of your application, please use the supporting statement to describe how you meet the person specification, and how you would help us to ensure that all students receive the best possible education.

This statement should be no more than 1000 words.

Indicative timetable

Closing Date: 9am Monday 10th June 2024

Interviews: Thursday 13th June 2024

Paget High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.