Location
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School, Preston, PR1 8JN (327 on roll)
South Meadow Lane
Tel: 01772 556306
School website: www.st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Attendance & Admin Officer to join our welcoming and ambitious team. This is a rewarding role for a skilled professional who combines excellent administrative and organisational skills with a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and improving attendance, supporting admissions processes and contributing to the effective day-to-day operation of the school office. Working closely with school leaders, staff, families and external agencies, you will analyse attendance information, coordinate attendance procedures, support vulnerable pupils and provide a professional, efficient and welcoming service to our school community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of administrative work and managing office systems
- Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
- Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Can work with data to identify trends and take appropriate action
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards for all children
- Is motivated by making a difference for vulnerable children and families
St Stephen's is a warm, inclusive and values-driven Church of England primary school serving families in Preston city centre. Guided by our principles of valuing everyone, caring deeply, learning, integrity and family, we are committed to helping both children and staff flourish.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Proposed Interview Date:
22/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
