Attendance Officer - Inclusive School In Lichfield

Marchant Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a well-established school in Lichfield to recruit an Attendance Officer for an immediate start. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, managing punctuality, and implementing proactive support for students.

You will work with senior leaders, pastoral staff, and parents to promote regular attendance and safeguard student wellbeing in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Administration

Organizational skills

Communication

IT literacy

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

UK work rights

Job description

Attendance Officer - Immediate Start

• Location: Lichfield

• Contract: Full-time, immediate start

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

We are partnering with a successful school in Lichfield to find a dedicated, organized, and proactive Attendance Officer for an immediate start. 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