Attendance Officer - Inclusive School In Ledbury, Herefordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Hereford; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a successful school in Ledbury to recruit an Attendance Officer. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, punctuality, and safeguarding, working with senior leaders and pastoral staff to remove barriers to regular schooling.

You will liaise with parents, tutors, and external agencies, handling sensitive conversations professionally while maintaining confidentiality in a busy school office setting.

Formación

• Previous experience in administration, attendance monitoring, pastoral support, or a school office.
• Strong IT literacy including database management and report writing.
• Professional approach to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and punctuality with accurate records.
• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences and lateness.
• Identify attendance patterns and support strategies with pastoral leaders.
• Prepare regular attendance reports for senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Administration

Attendance monitoring

Pastoral support

Organisational skills

Herramientas

Database management

Report writing

Descripción del empleo

• Location: Ledbury

• Contract: Full-time, starting in January

• Environment: Well-established, highly regarded school with a supportive pastoral and administration team

We are partnering with a successful school in Ledbury to find a dedicated, organized, and proactive Attendance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive attendance habits, and helping students overcome barriers to regular schooling.

Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral staff, form tutors, parents, and external agencies, you will play a vital role in monitoring attendance, managing punctuality, and implementing effective support strategies.

The Role

You will understand the powerful link between consistent attendance, academic achievement, and personal wellbeing. The ideal candidate will combine strong administrative skills with the confidence to handle sensitive conversations with parents and carers professionally.

Whether you have previous experience in a school office, attendance team, or pastoral department—or you are an organized professional with transferable skills looking to transition into education—you will thrive in this busy and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance, punctuality, and absence records to ensure data accuracy

• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences, persistent lateness, and emerging attendance concerns

• Identify attendance patterns and collaborate with pastoral leaders to implement targeted support strategies

• Maintain attendance databases, prepare regular reports, and provide key insights to senior leadership

• Support attendance meetings, parental consultations, and student intervention programs

• Work alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to identify and support vulnerable pupils

• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all procedures align with school policies and statutory guidance

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in administration, attendance monitoring, pastoral support, or a school office (advantageous, though transferable skills are welcome)

• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Confident, empathetic communication skills when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues

• Strong IT literacy, including database management and report writing

• A professional, proactive approach to student safeguarding and confidentiality

• A legal right to work in the UK