At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' attendance and work with families to promote a thriving school environment.
- Company: High-performing secondary school in Kempston with a strong pastoral team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, training opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
If you enjoy working with people and making a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity. A high-performing secondary school in Kempston is looking to appoint a proactive Attendance Officer to join its dedicated support staff team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.
As a key member of the pastoral team, you'll help ensure students attend school regularly, working closely with families, teaching staff and external agencies to promote excellent attendance and remove barriers to learning. Your work will directly contribute to improved outcomes and help create an environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
This is a varied role offering the chance to build meaningful relationships while developing a rewarding career within education.
The OpportunityYou'll take ownership of the school's attendance systems, ensuring records are accurate while supporting initiatives that improve attendance and punctuality. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring daily attendance and identifying attendance concerns
- Contacting parents and carers regarding student absences
- Working with Heads of Year to implement attendance improvement plans
- Producing attendance reports and analysing trends
- Maintaining accurate records using the school's Management Information System
- Supporting attendance meetings with students and families
- Liaising with external agencies where additional support is required
This high-performing secondary school is known for its strong pastoral provision, ambitious leadership and inclusive ethos. Staff enjoy a welcoming and collaborative environment where support teams are recognised for the important role they play in helping students achieve their full potential.
What They're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will be an organised and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally. Experience within attendance, school administration, pastoral support or a similar role would be beneficial, although applications are welcomed from candidates with strong administrative experience and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Salary & Benefits£30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent position
September 2026 start
Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent CPD and training opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff wellbeing initiatives
Supportive leadership team
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your organisational skills and commitment to supporting students will make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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