INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Location: Oxford High School GDST
Reports to: Office Manager
Contract Type: 0.81 FTE
Salary: Grade 3
Role Purpose
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and efficient Attendance & Cover Administrator to support the effective operation of the school.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager, the successful candidate will take a lead role in the administration of student attendance and registration, ensuring accuracy of records and timely reporting. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating staff cover arrangements, managing both planned and unplanned absences to ensure continuity of teaching and learning.
The role also encompasses a broad range of administrative duties, including the preparation and distribution of documentation, support for school events, and providing a professional and welcoming reception service to students, parents, staff, and visitors.
Key responsibilities include:
Administering attendance and registration systems, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
Producing regular attendance reports for senior staff
Coordinating daily and forward-planned staff cover, including liaising with supply staff
Supporting teaching staff with the preparation of materials and documentation
Providing general administrative support, including data entry and document management
Assisting with reception duties and school events as required
Supporting the maintenance and effective use of office equipment and resources
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A high level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability
Competence in IT systems (experience with SIMS desirable)
For further details, please refer to the full job description.
About the School:
Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.
Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
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Application Deadline: 23:59 2nd April 2026
Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 8th April 2026.
We reserve the right to change these dates or to interview before this time. We also reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, we strongly recommend early applications.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.