Attendance Officer Achieving School | Wirral

Location: The Wirral, Merseyside
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

A high-achieving school on the Wirral is seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to improving pupil attendance, supporting families and helping students engage fully with their education.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for monitoring attendance, following up on absences and working closely with pupils, parents and staff to address attendance concerns. You will help identify patterns, maintain accurate records and contribute to strategies that encourage regular attendance and positive engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and maintaining accurate records.

• Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences.

• Identifying patterns of absence and persistent non-attendance.

• Working with pastoral teams and senior leaders to support attendance plans.

• Preparing attendance reports and updating school information systems.

• Supporting meetings with families and external agencies where appropriate.

• Handling confidential information professionally and in line with school procedures.

• Previous experience in an attendance, school administration or pastoral support role.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

• A calm, professional and persistent approach to following up concerns.

• Ability to work collaboratively with pupils, families and colleagues.

• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

The school is looking for a dependable and approachable professional who can make a positive contribution to its attendance and pastoral provision. You will work alongside colleagues to help remove barriers to attendance and support pupils in making the most of their education.

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.