Business Support Offier - Attendance

Business Support Officer – Attendance37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Grade 4 Point 7 to 12 £26,403 to £28,598 pro rata (£22,709 to £24,597 actual) King Edward VII School is a vibrant, high‑performing and over‑subscribed school with a diverse and ambitious student community. Spread across two sites in the S10 area, we are proud of our strong reputation, our inclusive ethos and the commitment of our staff team. Colleagues join us because they want to make a difference — and they stay because they feel valued, supported and part of something meaningful. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension, wellbeing support, eye‑care vouchers and access to a full Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We are seeking a confident, proactive and highly organised Business Support Officer – Attendance to join our Lower School team. This is a key role at the heart of our pastoral and administrative operations, supporting excellent attendance and ensuring our students are set up to succeed. If you enjoy working with young people, thrive in a busy environment and take pride in accuracy and efficiency, this role offers variety, purpose and the chance to make a real impact every day. You will play a central role in managing attendance for Key Stage 3, including: Handling daily absence notes, emails and phone calls Updating SIMS accurately and efficiently Contacting parents and carers regarding student absence Supporting the organisation of lateness, behaviour processes, detentions and isolation registers Ensuring smooth, well‑coordinated administrative systems across the Upper School This is a role where your organisation, communication and attention to detail will directly support students’ wellbeing and progress. We’re keen to hear from candidates who are: Dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic Highly organised, efficient and able to manage competing priorities Confident, professional and calm under pressure Skilled in ICT, particularly Microsoft