Attendance Officer

Bedford High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford High School in Leigh is seeking an Attendance Officer to monitor and support student attendance. You will work closely with the pastoral team, contact families, and manage enquiries to ensure timely attendance records.

The role requires attention to detail, effective multi-tasking, and the ability to analyse attendance data to develop plans for students needing additional support.

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and supporting student attendance.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to analyse attendance data and support families.

Responsibilities

• Record and monitor student attendance each morning.
• Liaise with pastoral team, families and external agencies on attendance issues.
• Analyse data and create support plans to improve attendance; assist in busy school office operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Data analysis

Tools

Attendance systems

Job description

Bedford High School

Manchester Road

Leigh

WN7 2LU

Salary: Grade 6, £26,131 - £28,835 per annum.

37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, working 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for ASAP

Do you want to work at a school where staff thrive and students flourish. Where relationships matter, where wellbeing isn’t just a slogan, and where colleagues genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Do you want to join a school where staff feel valued, supported and proud of what they achieve together?

Here’s what sets us apart:

A Warm, Supportive Team

You’ll join colleagues who collaborate daily, celebrate success and share a mission to provide an exceptional experience for every student.

A School That Truly Invests in Staff

We offer high-quality CPD, coaching, mentoring and leadership development. Our staff retention is strong because colleagues feel supported, trusted and appreciated.

Wellbeing Comes First

A dedicated wellbeing hour, Mental Health First Aiders, family-friendly policies and a culture that actively protects worklife balance.

And most importantly, you’ll feel the difference the moment you walk through the door.

As one colleague shared: “I’m very happy here and feel respected and looked after.”

Who are we looking for?

A well organised Attendance Officer to monitor, record and support the attendance of all students. A professional attitude, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is of the utmost importance in this role.

Your day will begin with ensuring that student attendance is recorded accurately each morning. Working closely with the pastoral team, liaising with families and outside agencies you will support with first contact calls and/or visits, addressing and removing barriers, in the hope of minimising the period of missed learning. You will analyse data and create plans for students and families that require additional support to improve school attendance. You will also assist in the efficient running of the busy school office, dealing with attendance enquiries, alongside the Attendance Admin Assistant.

The Opportunity

• To work as part of a professional, experienced, friendly and supportive team
• To make a positive difference to the students and their families at Bedford High School

So, come and see us; we warmly encourage visits. You’ll get a feel for our culture, meet our team and see first‑hand why Bedford is such a rewarding place to work.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information, references, right to work, qualifications, medical clearance and overseas checks where applicable.

In line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self‑declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. At Bedford High School safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK and comply with the Immigrations, Asylum and Nationality Act regulations. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.

This post involves regulated activity with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

The school's Child Protection Policy and Employment of Ex‑Offenders Policy are available on the school website recruitment page.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.

As we receive many applications for posts, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.

Application forms are returnable to the school

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 909009, [e-mail] or bedfordhighschool.co.uk

Interview date: To be confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding