At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote excellent attendance and support students' success in a vibrant school community.
- Company: Join a dedicated secondary school focused on student engagement and achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and health and wellbeing provisions.
- Other info: Enjoy professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting a positive attendance culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in attendance monitoring and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22653 - 23755 £ per year.
We are seeking a committed and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our secondary school community. You will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality, working closely with students, families, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure every learner has the best possible opportunity to succeed. This is a vital position in supporting safeguarding, student engagement and achievement across the school.
Responsibilities
- Monitor daily student attendance and punctuality using the school’s management information system.
- Follow up on unexplained absences promptly, including phone calls and written communication with parents/carers.
- Work closely with pastoral teams, Heads of Year, and safeguarding staff to identify and support students with poor attendance.
- Maintain accurate attendance records in line with statutory requirements.
- Produce attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies when required.
- Support the implementation of attendance improvement plans.
- Liaise with external partners such as Education Welfare Services where appropriate.
- Promote a positive attendance culture across the school community.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in monitoring and recording attendance and punctuality using a MIS.
- Strong communication skills with students, families and external partners.
- Understanding of safeguarding processes and working within relevant statutory requirements.
- Ability to work with pastoral teams and leadership to support attendance improvement.
Benefits and Employment Details
- Salary: Actual Salary £22,653 – £23,755.
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 38 weeks plus 5 inset days (39 in total).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
- Generous holiday entitlement (from first day of employment) and other staff benefits.
- Health and wellbeing provisions and access to development opportunities.
Attendance Officer employer: Endon High School
As an Attendance Officer in our secondary school community, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to fostering student success. We offer generous holiday entitlements, access to health and wellbeing provisions, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Join us in promoting a positive attendance culture and be a vital part of our mission to support every learner's achievement.
