Attendance Officer

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is hiring an Attendance Officer for a mainstream secondary school in South Birmingham. The role is full-time and long-term, Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30/16:00, starting ASAP. You will monitor attendance, follow up absences, maintain accurate records and liaise with parents and pastoral/safeguarding teams.

GCSE English/Maths and SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom experience are required. The school values student wellbeing and good attendance to help pupils engage and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Experience in school attendance, administration or pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve student attendance.
• Follow up on absences and maintain records.
• Communicate with parents, carers and safeguarding teams.

Skills

communication

organisation

IT skills

proactive attitude

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £110 - £150 per day

Are you an experienced Attendance Officer with a passion for supporting student attendance and wellbeing?

Do you have strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff?

Are you confident monitoring attendance records, managing absence procedures and supporting safeguarding within a secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school based in South Birmingham, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage fully in their education and achieve their potential.

The school is looking to take on a proactive Attendance Officer on a full-time, long-term basis, working Monday to Friday from 08:30 until 15:30/16:00. The successful Attendance Officer will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance, following up on absences, maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with parents, carers and the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams.

The successful Attendance Officer will have:

• A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

• Previous experience working in a school attendance, administration or pastoral support role

• Experience using school management information systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom

• A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and attendance policies

• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills

• A proactive, professional and approachable attitude with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.