Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Merseyside
School Type: 11-18 Secondary School
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive (Local authority pay scale, depending on experience)
Role Overview
A community-focused secondary school in Merseyside is seeking an organized, proactive, and resilient Attendance Officer to join their student support and pastoral team ASAP. In this vital role, you will take operational responsibility for tracking, recording, and improving student attendance and punctuality. Working alongside Heads of Year, Safeguarding Leads, and external support agencies, you will implement effective interventions to reduce persistent absence, conduct welfare checks, and establish positive, supportive relationships with families across the local community.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee daily attendance recording, manage first-day absence communications, and record unexplained absences using school management software (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).
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Analyse attendance metrics to identify patterns of absenteeism early and coordinate targeted support plans for vulnerable students.
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Lead parent consultations, conduct home visits, and establish structured attendance agreements to address ongoing attendance barriers.
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Collaborate with local authority Education Welfare Officers (EWOs), social care teams, and safeguarding staff regarding statutory action and enforcement processes.
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Prepare regular attendance summaries, reporting progress and key statistics to the Senior Leadership Team and school governors.
Key Requirements
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Direct experience working in an attendance, pastoral, or student support role within a secondary school or local authority setting.
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Proficiency in school database systems (SIMS, Arbor, or equivalent) alongside strong data administration and IT skills.
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Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust with families while maintaining clear expectations.
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Working knowledge of national attendance legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and child protection guidelines.
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Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for local home visits (preferred).
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Legal right to work in the UK.
School Highlights & Benefits
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Welcoming and collaborative working atmosphere with a strong emphasis on team wellbeing.
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Comprehensive professional training and opportunities for career advancement within pastoral management.
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Excellent Merseyside location with strong regional transport connections and free on-site staff parking.
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Local Government Pension Scheme enrolment and access to staff health and wellbeing services.
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Attendance Officer – Community School In Merseyside employer: Marchant Recruitment
This welcoming Primary School in the London Borough of Sutton is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff are supported by strong leadership and collaborative relationships. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on creating a positive atmosphere for both employees and students, this role as Office Manager provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
