Attendance Officer - Mixed Secondary School - Northampton
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
Attendance Officer
A thriving Mixed Secondary School in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who understands the importance of attendance in supporting student achievement and wellbeing. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.
Responsibilities will include monitoring daily attendance, conducting first-day absence calls, maintaining accurate attendance records and analysing attendance data to identify trends and concerns. You will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to support improved attendance outcomes.
The successful candidate will coordinate attendance meetings, prepare reports for senior leaders and contribute to intervention plans designed to remove barriers to learning. The role also involves supporting safeguarding procedures where attendance concerns may indicate wider welfare issues.
Strong communication skills, excellent organisation and the ability to build positive relationships are essential for this role.
School Information
This is a well-established Mixed Secondary School in Northampton 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.
Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, strong leadership and excellent opportunities for development.
Requirements
• Previous attendance, pastoral or administrative experience desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Ability to analyse attendance data
• Experience using school information systems desirable
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare
• Professional and confidential approach
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
