Attendance Officer | Outstanding School | Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 22.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Attendance Officer for a school in Birmingham. You will monitor pupil attendance, follow up absences, and work with pastoral staff and families to promote regular attendance and engagement.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, accurate record-keeping, and proactive communication with parents while supporting strategies to improve attendance. A collaborative, professional approach is essential.

Competenze

• Experience in attendance, school administration or pastoral support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Proficient with school databases and Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, professional approach to following up concerns.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Mansioni

• Monitor daily attendance, registers and absence records.
• Contact parents and carers to investigate unexplained absences.
• Identify patterns of absence and escalate concerns.
• Support attendance interventions and improvement plans.
• Prepare attendance reports and maintain records.
• Liaise with pastoral teams and external agencies as required.
• Handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

MS Office

Attendance/school admin

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Location: Birmingham
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

An outstanding school in Birmingham is looking for a confident and organised Attendance Officer to join its dedicated pastoral and administration team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships with pupils and families, manage attendance systems effectively and play an active role in supporting student engagement.

The Role

The Attendance Officer will take responsibility for the accurate monitoring and recording of pupil attendance, following up on absences and supporting strategies to improve attendance across the school. You will work closely with pastoral staff, senior leaders and families to identify concerns and help pupils overcome barriers to regular attendance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring daily attendance, registers and absence records.
• Contacting parents and carers to investigate unexplained absences.
• Identifying patterns of absence and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Supporting attendance interventions and individual improvement plans.
• Preparing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with pastoral teams and external agencies where required.
• Handling sensitive information with care and confidentiality.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in attendance, school administration or pastoral support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence using school databases and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive and professional approach to following up concerns.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

About the School

The school is seeking a reliable and approachable professional who can contribute to a positive and supportive environment. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and families to encourage regular attendance and help pupils access the education and support they need.

Salary and Application

A competitive salary is available, dependent on experience.