Attendance Officer

The Arthur Terry School; Four Oaks; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee benefits package

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School is seeking an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team. You will focus on improving attendance and student wellbeing by monitoring data, engaging with families and external agencies, and supporting safeguarding across the school.

We value proactive, detail-oriented individuals who communicate well and can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. This role offers a rewarding way to positively impact young people’s educational outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, education, or customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with MIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proactive and resilient, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report attendance data accurately and effectively.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies to support attendance.
• Support safeguarding and promote welfare of children and young people.
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding and leadership teams to improve attendance outcomes.
• Identify and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Contribute to a supportive, well-organised student support team.

Skills

Education experience

Organisational skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Proactive

Team player

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our committed pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting student success and wellbeing through excellent attendance and engagement. We are looking for an Attendance Officer who:

1. Has a strong commitment to improving student attendance and educational outcomes
2. Builds positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies to support regular school attendance
3. Monitors, analyses, and reports on attendance data accurately and effectively
4. Works proactively to identify and address barriers to attendance
5. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
6. Works collaboratively with pastoral, safeguarding, and leadership teams to support student success

What you'll need to succeed

1. Experience of working in a school, education, or customer-focused environment
2. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
3. Confidence in using management information systems and Microsoft Office applications
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues
5. The ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
6. A proactive and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you'll get in return

1. A supportive and collaborative staff culture
2. The opportunity to work within a successful and ambitious school community
3. A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to the lives and outcomes of young people
4. Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives and professional supportAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
5. Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
6. Professional development opportunities and wellbeing days