Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Milton Keynes
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Attendance Officer
A successful Secondary School in Milton Keynes is looking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving student attendance and supporting young people to achieve their full potential. Working closely with pastoral leaders, teaching staff, parents and external agencies, you will play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.
You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance, completing first-day absence procedures, maintaining accurate attendance records and analysing attendance data to identify patterns and trends. You will produce attendance reports for senior leaders and support the implementation of targeted intervention strategies for students whose attendance falls below expectations.
The role also involves contacting parents regarding student absences, arranging attendance meetings, maintaining accurate records using the school's management information system and ensuring attendance procedures comply with statutory guidance.
You will work alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams where attendance concerns may indicate wider welfare issues, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every student receives the support they need.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School 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 encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.
Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Previous attendance, pastoral or school administration experience desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational abilities
Experience analysing attendance data and preparing reports
Good IT skills and experience using school management systems
Professional and confidential approach
Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
