Attendance Officer

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment is seeking a reliable and organised School Attendance Officer to support a busy UK secondary school. The role covers long-term sickness with a potential January 2027 return and focuses on monitoring pupil attendance and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have school-based admin experience, strong IT and Microsoft Office skills, and a professional, confidential approach when dealing with parents and pupils.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school-based administrative role is essential.
• Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding within education understood.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records using the school's management information system.
• Record and process pupil absences, late arrivals and early departures.
• Contact parents and carers to investigate unexplained absences.
• Follow up on persistent absence and attendance concerns.
• Produce attendance reports and update relevant school records.
• Support the school with attendance-related correspondence and administration.
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies as appropriate.
• Ensure attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols are followed at all times.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Supply Star Recruitment is currently recruiting for a reliable, organised and proactive School Attendance Officer to work within a busy UK secondary school covering Long-Term sickness, initially until Christmas with a possible return in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school-based administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within an education setting.

Previous experience working specifically as an Attendance Officer would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Role

Working as part of the school's administrative and pastoral support team, you will play an important role in monitoring and promoting pupil attendance, supporting the school in maintaining accurate attendance records and helping to ensure pupils attend school regularly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records using the school's management information system.
• Record and process pupil absences, late arrivals and early departures.
• Contact parents and carers to investigate unexplained absences.
• Follow up on persistent absence and attendance concerns.
• Produce attendance reports and update relevant school records.
• Support the school with attendance-related correspondence and administration.
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies where appropriate.
• Ensure attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols are followed at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a school-based administrative role is essential.
• Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with parents, pupils and school staff.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within an education environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working as a School Attendance Officer or within a school attendance team.
• Familiarity with school management information systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• Knowledge of school attendance procedures and relevant education guidance.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from Supply Star Recruitment throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for further education-sector assignments.

Interested?

If you have previous school administration experience and are looking for your next opportunity within education, we would love to hear from you