School Administrator – Attendance support

Required 1st September 2025

School Administrator – Attendance Support
Part Time, Monday to Friday 9am – 1pm (20 hours)
Term time only 
Maternity Cover until July 2026 or the return of the postholder

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with over 800 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint a School Administrator – Attendance Support to provide administrative support to the Attendance Officer.

We are proud to have:
•    Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
•    Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
•    An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
•    NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline.
•    Proven experience in a role of responsibility.
•    Experience of managing data.
•    The ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.

Application packs available at www.dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/. Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Friday 27th June 2025 by email recruitment@dowdales.school or by post. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 30th June 2025. If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please Note That We Are Unable To Accept Cv's And An Application Form Must Be Completed