Attendance & Engagement Officer - ASAP Start

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming school in Slough to recruit an Attendance Officer. The role focuses on monitoring student attendance, addressing unexplained absences, and supporting families and school staff to promote consistent attendance.

You will ensure records are accurate and collaborate with pastoral teams to implement attendance strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a professional

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, attendance or school-based role is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Confident communication with parents, students and colleagues is required.
• Professional approach to confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance records and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance and punctuality concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance data and update school management systems.
• Identify attendance patterns and escalate persistent absence concerns.
• Work with pastoral teams and senior staff to implement attendance strategies.
• Support meetings with families and contribute to attendance reports.
• Handle confidential student information professionally and sensitively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality & data protection

Proactive attitude

Administrative experience

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming school in Slough to recruit an Attendance Officer. The role focuses on monitoring student attendance, addressing unexplained absences, and supporting families and school staff to promote consistent attendance.

You will ensure records are accurate and collaborate with pastoral teams to implement attendance strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a professional