attendance officer

Dudley Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Quarry Bank Primary School is seeking an Attendance Officer to join a friendly team. The role focuses on improving attendance and engagement for pupils aged 3–11 in a modern building. It is a permanent part-time post, 39 weeks per year, 23 hours weekly (8:00–12:00 and 3 hours).

The appointment is overseen by Dudley Council with safeguarding considerations and DBS checks. Visits to the school are encouraged before closing; right-to-work verification applies.

Qualifications

• Committed to the role and highly motivated to improve student attendance.
• Reliable and hard-working with a proactive approach to engagement.
• Experience or interest in safeguarding and attendance data would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student attendance and improve attendance throughout the school.
• Monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data and trends to identify key areas of concern.
• Work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to reduce levels of absence and address safeguarding issues.
• Craft individualised attendance plans and provide support as appropriate.
• Identify safeguarding issues in line with the school procedures.

Job description

Quarry Bank Primary School is a happy, nurturing and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 3 to 11 years in a fantastic, modern building - please see our virtual tour so you can see our school for yourself ( ). We are a 1.5 form entry school with 45 children per year group. We are seeking to appoint an attendance officer who is committed, highly motivated, reliable and hard-working to join a friendly and established team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving student success through excellent attendance & engagement.

Purpose of the role

• To ensure student attendance, having an innovative approach to improving & sustaining attendance throughout school
• Monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data and trends to identify key areas of concern
• To work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue
• Craft individualised attendance plans and provide support as appropriate
• To identify any safeguarding issue in line with the school procedures

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About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

This is a permanent part time position to work 39 weeks per year, 23 hrs per week Monday - Friday 8-12pm & 3 hours.

The closing date for this role is midday on Thursday 24th September 2026. Interviews W/C 28th September 2026. Start date 1st November 2026.

Visits to the school are highly encouraged prior to the closing date. Please contact Mrs Emma Monaghan - School Business Manager to arrange on 01384 818750. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.