Senior administrative officer Work, Jobs in Middlewich, Chs (with Salaries)

Cover & Attendance Officer
The Grange School —Northwich
- £14.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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11d
Operational Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Manchester
- £20,001 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Executive Support Officer
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Malpas
- £25,526 - £28,978 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Senior Executive Assistant
Softcat —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Flexible schedule
3d
Senior Procurement Specialist (EMEA Operations)
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
1d
Business Support Officer
Trafford Council —Carrington
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Customer Experience Officer
Portus Supported Housing —Manchester
- £27,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Business Support Assistant
Cheshire West and Chester Council —Ellesmere Port
PALS & Complaints officer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust —Manchester
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Patient care
- Organisational skills
4d
Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport —Manchester
- £28,907 - £32,137 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
SGO/Discharge Assessor
Warrington Borough Council —Warrington
- £17,216 - £19,110 a year
- Part-time
- English
4d
Receptionist/Administration Officer
Manchester Muslim Preparatory School —Manchester
- £25,459 - £25,911 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Free parking
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3d
Social Worker
Warrington Borough Council —Warrington
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- English
Executive Assistant to C-Suite
Club L London —Manchester
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Cover & Attendance Officer

The Grange School
Northwich

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£14.25 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

GCSE
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Cover and Attendance Administrator
Term time only | 07:20 – 12:30 (25 hours per week)
Salary: £14,820 per annum working Monday - Friday, 7:20am - 12:30pm, term time only plus Inset Days

The Grange School, Hartford is seeking to appoint a highly organised and dependable Cover and Attendance Administrator to play a vital role in the smooth daily operation of the School.

This is a key administrative position responsible for coordinating staff cover to ensure continuity of teaching in the event of absence, alongside managing student attendance processes in line with school protocols and safeguarding expectations.

Working early each day, you will liaise with teaching staff and leaders to deploy cover efficiently and support the monitoring and follow-up of pupil absence, including communication with parents and carers.

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised, calm, and able to work under pressure
Confident in making decisions in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in administrative systems and communication
Committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys structured, operational work and is able to contribute significantly to the daily rhythm of school life.

Purpose of the Role

To ensure the effective coordination of staff cover arrangements for teacher absence and to manage student attendance processes, ensuring accurate records, timely follow-up, and compliance with school policies and safeguarding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cover Coordination

Manage the daily cover process for teaching staff absence
Allocate cover staff to lessons in a timely and efficient manner
Liaise with teaching staff, supply agencies, and senior leaders regarding cover needs
Maintain accurate records of staff absence and cover allocation
Ensure cover arrangements are communicated clearly to staff each day
Support forward planning for known absences where possible

Attendance Administration

Monitor and review student registers daily to identify absences
Record and update attendance information accurately on the School’s management information system
Follow up unexplained absences promptly in line with school procedures
Contact parents/carers via telephone, email, or other agreed communication methods to establish reasons for absence
Maintain accurate records of communications and reasons for absence
Escalate attendance concerns in line with safeguarding and attendance protocols

Safeguarding and Compliance

Ensure all absence follow-up supports safeguarding expectations (e.g. first-day response)
Identify and escalate patterns of concern (e.g. repeated or unexplained absence)
Work closely with pastoral staff and safeguarding leads where concerns arise
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

General Administration

Provide administrative support related to attendance and staffing where required
Contribute to reports on attendance and staff absence as requested
Support the continuous improvement of systems and processes
Undertake training relevant to the role, including safeguarding

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

Desirable

Administrative or business-related qualification
Training in safeguarding or attendance systems

Experience

Essential

Experience in an administrative or coordination role
Experience of working with data and maintaining accurate records
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with competing demands

Desirable

Experience working in a school or educational setting
Experience of managing schedules, rotas, or staffing arrangements
Experience of attendance monitoring or similar processes

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and respond quickly to changing situations
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Good IT skills (including use of management information systems and Microsoft Office)

Desirable

Knowledge of school attendance procedures and expectations
Familiarity with safeguarding responsibilities in a school environment

Personal Attributes

Reliable, punctual, and highly organised
Proactive and able to work independently
Professional and discreet in handling sensitive information
Approachable and able to build positive relationships with staff and parents
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Additional Information

The early start time is essential to ensure cover arrangements are in place before the school day begins
The role is term time only in line with operational need
The position is central to safeguarding, particularly in relation to first-day absence follow-up
The role requires flexibility and responsiveness due to the unpredictable nature of staff and student absence

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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