Attendance & Engagement Specialist

Marchant Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Attendance Officer for a proactive Wirral school. You will monitor attendance, contact families, and work with staff to support pupils and improve engagement.

You will play a key part in safeguarding, maintaining accurate records and producing timely reports, with a focus on collaboration with families and school teams. The role is full-time, with a salary dependent on experience and an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in attendance, school administration or pastoral support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A proactive, patient and professional approach to working with families.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring daily attendance and maintaining accurate pupil records.
• Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences.
• Identifying patterns of absence and persistent non-attendance.
• Working with pastoral teams to implement attendance support strategies.
• Preparing attendance reports and updating school management systems.
• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate.
• Handling confidential information professionally and sensitively.

Skills

Attendance experience

School administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT systems

Safeguarding

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Attendance Officer for a proactive Wirral school. You will monitor attendance, contact families, and work with staff to support pupils and improve engagement.

You will play a key part in safeguarding, maintaining accurate records and producing timely reports, with a focus on collaboration with families and school teams. The role is full-time, with a salary dependent on experience and an ASAP start.