Attendance Officer

A welcoming and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Staffordshire is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and safeguarding team from January 2026
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The Attendance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting student welfare and academic success. You’ll be responsible for monitoring daily attendance, liaising with families, and working closely with the pastoral team to reduce persistent absence and promote engagement.

• Monitoring attendance registers and producing reports for senior leaders.
• Following up absences and contacting parents and carers.
• Supporting interventions to improve attendance.
• Working collaboratively with tutors, heads of year and external agencies.

The school has a Good Ofsted rating and prides itself on its caring ethos. Behaviour is calm, expectations are clear, and students respond well to consistent support. Staff are valued, well-trained and encouraged to take initiative in their roles.

• Strong administrative skills and excellent communication.
• Experience working with data and attendance systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor).
• Empathy, professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and enjoy a role with real purpose, this is a great opportunity to make a difference every day.