At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor student attendance, maintain records, and support strategies for improvement.
- Company: A supportive secondary school in Chester focused on student wellbeing and achievement.
- Benefits: Full-time, permanent position with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to high standards and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting regular attendance and engagement.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in attendance or pastoral roles preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 34000 £ per year.
A successful Secondary School in Chester is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and understands the important role attendance plays in student achievement, wellbeing and long-term success.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring attendance across the school, ensuring accurate records are maintained and supporting strategies to improve attendance and punctuality. You will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to address attendance concerns and remove barriers to learning.
Daily responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring registers
- Carrying out first-day absence calls
- Following up unexplained absences
- Maintaining attendance records
- Producing reports for school leaders
- Supporting attendance meetings with families
- Helping implement intervention plans where required
The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with students and parents. The successful candidate will be confident using data to identify trends and support attendance improvement initiatives across the school.
You will become a key member of the pastoral team and play a vital role in helping students access the best possible education through regular attendance and engagement. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school community where student wellbeing and achievement are central to everything they do.
This is a well-established Secondary School in Chester with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supports academic achievement alongside personal development. Staff benefit from strong leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
Requirements:
- Previous attendance, pastoral or administrative experience desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational abilities
- Ability to analyse attendance data effectively
- Experience using school MIS systems desirable
- Professional and confidential approach
- Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
- Ability to build positive relationships with families and students
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Chester employer: Marchant Recruitment
Join a well-established Secondary School in Chester that prioritises student wellbeing and achievement, offering a supportive community where your contributions are valued. As an Attendance Officer, you will benefit from strong leadership and excellent professional development opportunities, all while playing a vital role in enhancing students' educational experiences through improved attendance. This is a rewarding position within a collaborative culture that fosters positive relationships and high expectations.
