Attendance & Punctuality Lead – School Support

E-ACT; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover (3x pensionable pay)

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

E-ACT West Walsall Academy is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance, maintain accurate records and monitor pupil attendance data across school systems.

You will conduct first‑day absence procedures, follow up on unexplained absences and liaise with families, supporting the academy's strategy to raise achievement and wellbeing.

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, SCP 6–11 pay scale. Join a vibrant educational community committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Experience of attendance management in a school environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate with pupils and parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance and punctuality records across school systems.
• Conduct first‑day absence procedures and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Support attendance strategies and promote high attendance and punctuality.
• Produce attendance reports and analyse data for stakeholders.
• Build relationships with students, families and external agencies; assist with attendance interventions.

Skills

Attendance management in school

Teamwork

Communication with families

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 4+)

Job description

E-ACT West Walsall Academy is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance, maintain accurate records and monitor pupil attendance data across school systems.

You will conduct first‑day absence procedures, follow up on unexplained absences and liaise with families, supporting the academy's strategy to raise achievement and wellbeing.

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, SCP 6–11 pay scale. Join a vibrant educational community committed to excellence.