Administrative Officer Blandford School

Attendance Administrator

37 HOURS PER WEEK, TERM TIME + 2 INSET DAYS

Salary:
Grade 6 (Actual Salary £22,841 - £23,952 (FTE £26,847 - £28,153)

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Fixed term
Reporting to:
Attendance Lead

Closing date:
Monday, 2nd November 2026

The Blandford School is a successful and thriving 11-18 secondary school and sixth form with approximately 1,100 students. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are proud of our strong community ethos, excellent facilities, and commitment to providing the very best education and support for our students.

We are seeking a proactive, organised and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our school. Attendance is a key priority within our school, and this role will play a vital part in ensuring that every student has the best opportunity to succeed through regular school attendance. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role requiring excellent communication skills, attention to detail, strong administrative abilities, and a genuine commitment to supporting young people and their families.

The successful candidate will monitor attendance, identify concerns at an early stage, and implement effective interventions to improve attendance and punctuality.

• Maintain accurate and confidential attendance records in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for parents, staff, governors and external stakeholders regarding attendance matters.
• Monitor daily and lesson by lesson attendance registers, investigate absences and ensure accurate attendance coding.
• Monitor and analyse attendance data on a weekly basis, identifying trends and students requiring intervention.
• Produce and present attendance reports for Senior leaders, governors and external stakeholders, highlighting key trends and concerns.
• Administer and issue relevant documentation for attendance review meetings.
• Prepare reports and documentation for attendance panels and intervention meetings
• Produce reports relating to Elective Home Education (EHE) and prepare information for governors and external agencies.
• Administer penalty notice processes relating to unauthorised holidays and attendance concerns.
• Conduct truancy calls and attendance checks throughout the school day.
• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns and support plans.
• Process student attendance documentation, including off-roll and Elective Home Education paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral, safeguarding and administrative teams to promote excellent attendance across the school.
• Lead the administration of the Year 6 transition and in year admissions, liaising with parents, feeder schools and external agencies to ensure a smooth, efficient and compliant admissions process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence in analysing and presenting data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of working with confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively…