School Attendance Officer

Location: Kirkham

Attendance Officer – Secondary School

Kirkham, PR4
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join a welcoming high school in Kirkham (PR4). This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, making it an excellent opportunity for someone with previous attendance experience who can confidently step into the role and make an immediate impact.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance across the school. Responsibilities may include:

Monitoring and recording daily pupil attendance and absence
Following up unexplained or persistent absences with parents and carers
Maintaining accurate attendance records using school systems
Identifying attendance concerns and patterns at an early stage
Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams
Supporting strategies and interventions designed to improve attendance
Communicating professionally with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate documentation
Supporting pupils and families to overcome barriers affecting regular school attendance
The Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous experience working in an Attendance Officer or similar school-based attendance role
Has a good understanding of attendance procedures within a secondary school setting
Is confident dealing with pupils, parents and carers
Has excellent organisation and administrative skills
Can handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Is confident using IT and school management systems
Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
Is proactive, resilient and able to work effectively as part of a busy school team
Relevant attendance experience is essential for this position.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Attendance Officer who is available immediately or at short notice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this full-time opportunity in Kirkham.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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