Administrative Officer The Blandford School

Company: Dorset Council UK
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Location: Blandford Forum
Job Description:

Attendance Administrator

37 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME + 2 INSET DAYS

Salary: Grade 6 (Actual Salary £22,841 – £23,952 (FTE £26,847 – £28,153)

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: Fixed term

Reporting to: Attendance Lead

Closing date: Monday, 2nd November 2026

Join our team

The Blandford School is a successful and thriving 11-18 secondary school and sixth form with approximately 1,100 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are proud of our strong community ethos, excellent facilities, and commitment to providing the very best education and support for our students.

We are seeking a proactive, organised and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our school. Attendance is a key priority within our school, and this role will play a vital part in ensuring that every student has the best opportunity to succeed through regular school attendance. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong administrative abilities, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people and their families. The successful candidate will monitor attendance, identify concerns at an early stage, and implement effective interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.

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Posted: October 25th, 2026