About this role
Attendance Officer
Starting September 2026
30 hours per week
Working Pattern: 5 days per week Monday - Friday 08:00 to 14:30pm
Term-time plus: 38.4 weeks of the year
Starting salary ELM6 £30,647- £32,867 FTE
Actual Salary - £21,663- £23,200 per annum
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our growing school. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality, while providing high-quality administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of attendance procedures.
Duties will include:
Acting as the first point of contact for parents/carers regarding attendance matters, providing guidance and responding to queries in a professional and supportive manner.
Monitoring, tracking, and analysing student attendance data, producing reports and identifying trends or concerns as required.
Supporting the school in maintaining high levels of attendance by following up on absences and implementing attendance procedures.
Being responsible for the assessment of student welfare, including medical needs where appropriate.
Administering front-line first aid and maintaining accurate records in line with school policies.
Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider school team.
Successful candidates will:
Have previous experience working in a school environment (essential).
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with families, staff, and external stakeholders.
Be confident, enthusiastic, flexible, and a strong team player.
Demonstrate initiative and be willing to go the extra mile when required.
Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively.
Have strong numeracy, IT, and design skills, with excellent attention to detail.
In return we offer:
A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
A vibrant and collaborative team
A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
Excellent professional development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
Free on-site parking
Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews: w/c Monday 1st June 2026
Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.