Attendance Officer

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment is recruiting a reliable School Attendance Officer to work in a busy UK secondary school. The role covers long-term sickness absence initially until Christmas, with a possible return in January 2027.

You will monitor pupil attendance, maintain accurate records, contact parents, and support safeguarding and attendance procedures. Prior school admin experience is helpful; excellent IT and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records using the school's MIS.
• 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 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.

Skills

Attendance monitoring

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

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.