Attendance Officer - Dudley, Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Marchant Recruitment is sourcing an Attendance Officer for a school in Dudley, Birmingham. The role focuses on monitoring attendance and punctuality, contacting parents about absences, and maintaining accurate records in school management systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in attendance, administrative or pastoral support within an educational setting, strong communication skills, and excellent organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in attendance, administrative or pastoral role; school/education setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for sensitive conversations with parents, students and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in data management and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and track daily student attendance and punctuality.
• Contact parents/carers regarding unexplained absences and maintain accurate attendance records in school systems.
• Analyze attendance data to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Assist with attendance panels, meetings and interventions for persistent absenteeism.
• Liaise with pastoral teams, heads of year and external agencies to support student engagement and policy compliance.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Outils

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Description du poste

Attendance Officer Role | Dudley, Birmingham

Job Advertisement

We are currently recruiting for an organized and proactive Attendance Officer to join a supportive and forward-thinking school in Dudley, Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an administration or pastoral professional looking to make a positive impact within an educational setting.

Key Details:

• Role: Attendance Officer

• Location: Dudley, Birmingham

• Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

• Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

• Contract Type: Full-time (Permanent or long-term temporary options available)

• Environment: Collaborative school team with strong pastoral support and well-established administrative systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and tracking daily student attendance and punctuality.

• Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences and maintaining accurate attendance records using school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom).

• Analyzing attendance data to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement.

• Assisting with attendance panels, meetings, and interventions for persistent absenteeism.

• Liaising with pastoral teams, heads of year, and external agencies to support student engagement and compliance with school policies.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an attendance, administrative, or pastoral role (experience within a school or education setting is strongly preferred).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for handling sensitive conversations with parents, students, and staff.

• Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in data management and Microsoft Office.