Attendance Officer - Secondary School

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an Attendance Officer for a welcoming secondary school in Bury, starting ASAP. You will monitor pupil attendance, liaise with pupils, parents and staff, and help reduce persistent absence in a long-term role with temp-to-perm potential.

You must have prior Attendance Officer experience in an educational setting and hold a DBS registered with the Update Service; references for the last two years are required.

Qualifications

• DBS registered on the Update Service is required.
• References covering the last 2 years of employment/education are required.
• Previous experience in an attendance-focused role within a school or educational setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Follow up on unexplained and persistent absences.
• Contact parents/carers regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure information is updated promptly.
• Work closely with pastoral staff and senior leaders to identify and address attendance issues.
• Support the school in improving overall attendance and reducing persistent absence.
• Assist with attendance-related meetings, interventions and reporting.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Attendance experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Organised

Reliability

Education

DBS Check (Update Service)

Job description

Attendance Officer - Secondary School

Location: Bury

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Long-term, until Christmas, with the potential to become permanent

Contract: Temporary, with a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate

Aspire People are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Bury, starting ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced attendance professional looking for a long-term role, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within an educational setting, ideally within a secondary school environment. You will play a key role in monitoring and improving attendance, working closely with pupils, parents/carers, teaching staff and the wider pastoral team.

The Role

• Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Follow up on unexplained and persistent absences.
• Contact parents/carers regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure information is updated promptly.
• Work closely with pastoral staff and senior leaders to identify and address attendance issues.
• Support the school in improving overall attendance and reducing persistent absence.
• Assist with attendance-related meetings, interventions and reporting.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

Aspire People are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience working as an Attendance Officer.
• Have worked within an educational setting, ideally a secondary school.
• Have a strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding.
• Are confident communicating with pupils, parents/carers and school staff.
• Are organised, reliable and able to manage sensitive information professionally.
• Can start ASAP.
• Are looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.

Requirements

• A DBS registered on the Update Service is required.
• References covering the last 2 years of employment/education are required.
• Previous experience in an attendance-focused role within a school or educational setting is essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secondary school in Bury on a long-term basis, with the potential for the successful candidate to move from temporary to permanent.