At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor attendance, support students, and build positive relationships with families.
- Company: Outstanding secondary school in Bedford with a strong reputation for academic success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, ongoing professional development, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy modern facilities with great transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Organised, excellent communicator, and experience in administration or customer service preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Every day in school starts with attendance, and every student's future starts with being present. An Outstanding secondary school in Bedford is looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school where attendance is recognised as a key factor in student success. You'll work alongside an experienced pastoral team, building positive relationships with students and families while helping to improve attendance, remove barriers to learning and promote a culture of high expectations across the school.
If you're organised, confident communicating with people and passionate about making a difference, this role offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact every single day.
The Role
As Attendance Officer, you'll oversee the school's attendance procedures, ensuring accurate records are maintained while supporting students to achieve excellent attendance.
- Monitoring daily attendance and investigating unexplained absences
- Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns
- Producing attendance reports and analysing attendance trends
- Supporting attendance panels and intervention meetings
- Maintaining accurate records using the school's Management Information System
- Working alongside Heads of Year, safeguarding staff and external agencies
- Promoting excellent attendance through proactive initiatives and support
Why Join This School?
This Outstanding secondary school has built an excellent reputation for academic achievement, exceptional pastoral care and a supportive working environment. Staff are encouraged to develop professionally and are valued for the important contribution they make to the wider success of the school.
About You
The school is looking for a highly organised and approachable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Previous experience in attendance, pastoral support, education or school administration would be advantageous, although candidates with strong administrative or customer service experience are also encouraged to apply.
Salary & Benefits
£30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent position
September 2026 start
Local Government Pension Scheme
Ongoing CPD and professional development
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff wellbeing initiatives
Modern facilities and excellent transport links
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. This is an excellent opportunity to join an Outstanding secondary school where you'll play a key role in supporting student success while building a rewarding career within education. Apply today.
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