Attendance Officer - Trusted School In Winnall

Marchant Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a school in Winnall to recruit an Attendance Officer for an immediate start. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, managing punctuality, and coordinating with pastoral staff and parents to remove barriers to regular schooling.

You will maintain accurate attendance records, generate insights for senior leaders, and support safeguarding and student intervention initiatives in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or attendance monitoring is preferred.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to manage databases and reports.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness are required.
• A valid right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance, punctuality and absence records.
• Contact parents and carers about unexplained absences and lateness.
• Identify patterns and work with pastoral leaders to target support.
• Maintain attendance databases and prepare regular reports for SLT.
• Support attendance meetings and student intervention programs.
• Collaborate with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable pupils.
• Maintain confidentiality and align procedures with policy and guidance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT literacy

Data management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Attendance Officer - Immediate Start

• Location: Winnall
• 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 Winnall 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