Attendance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Career progression opportunities

CPD courses access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Wellingborough is seeking an organised Attendance Officer to support student attendance and welfare in a welcoming secondary school.

You will monitor attendance, follow up absences with parents, and generate reports, working with pastoral teams and external agencies to improve outcomes.

Applicants should have school admin or attendance experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. A proactive, people‑friendly approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administration or attendance role is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recording daily student attendance.
• Following up on absences and lateness with parents and carers.
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working with pastoral teams to support students with attendance concerns.
• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate.
• Ensuring attendance procedures comply with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Providing general administrative support related to attendance and student welfare.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Job description

Attendance Officer - Wellingborough

Tradewind RecruitmentAre you an organised, proactive, and personable individual with experience working in a school environment? Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Wellingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is passionate about supporting student attendance and ensuring every young person has the best opportunity to succeed in education.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance across the school. You will work closely with students, parents, staff, and external agencies to identify attendance concerns and support positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recording daily student attendance.
• Following up on absences and lateness with parents and carers.
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working with pastoral teams to support students with attendance concerns.
• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate.
• Ensuring attendance procedures comply with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Providing general administrative support related to attendance and student welfare.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school administration or attendance role is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What Tradewind Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A straightforward registration process and continued career support.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity within education and would like to make a positive impact on student attendance and engagement, we would love to hear from you.