Attendance Officer - Inspiring School In Rushden

Marchant Recruitment; Rushden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a well-established school in Rushden to appoint an Attendance Officer for an immediate start. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, managing punctuality, and supporting students to remove barriers to regular schooling.

You will work with senior leaders, pastoral staff, and parents to safeguard pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will combine administrative capability with sensitivity in handling conversations with families, maintain confidential

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, attendance monitoring, or pastoral support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Proficient IT skills and database/reporting capabilities.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and punctuality with accuracy.
• Contact parents about unexplained absences and lateness.
• Identify patterns and coordinate targeted support with pastoral leads.
• Maintain attendance databases and generate reports for SLT.
• Support attendance meetings and interventions.
• Collaborate with safeguarding and pastoral teams for vulnerable pupils.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and guidance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attendance monitoring

Pastoral support

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Database management

Report writing

Job description

• Location: Rushden

• 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 Rushden 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