Experienced School Attendance Officer Needed For A Busy Secondary School In Luton

Marchant Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a busy secondary school in Luton hire an experienced Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, following up absences and liaising with parents and staff to improve attendance levels.

The position requires DBS clearance and prior school attendance experience. The successful candidate will work with pupils, parents and leaders to address attendance concerns, maintain records in the MIS and support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a School Attendance Officer or within a school pastoral/attendance team is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong understanding of school attendance procedures, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• An enhanced DBS will be required.

Responsibilities

• Following up unexplained absences.
• Contacting parents regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Identifying patterns of persistent absence.
• Preparing attendance reports for pastoral and senior leadership teams.
• Supporting attendance improvement plans.
• Working alongside Heads of Year and pastoral staff.
• Maintaining records of attendance meetings and interventions.
• Communicating professionally with parents.
• Supporting referrals and communication with relevant external agencies.
• Ensuring attendance information is accurately recorded on the school's MIS.

Skills

Attendance monitoring

Communication with parents

Pastoral support

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Job Title: School Attendance Officer
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A busy secondary school in Luton is seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team.

Attendance is a key priority for the school, and the successful candidate will work closely with pupils, parents, pastoral staff and senior leaders to monitor attendance and address concerns at an early stage.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Following up unexplained absences.
• Contacting parents regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Identifying patterns of persistent absence.
• Preparing attendance reports for pastoral and senior leadership teams.
• Supporting attendance improvement plans.
• Working alongside Heads of Year and pastoral staff.
• Maintaining records of attendance meetings and interventions.
• Communicating professionally with parents.
• Supporting referrals and communication with relevant external agencies.
• Ensuring attendance information is accurately recorded on the school's MIS.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Attendance Officer or within a school pastoral/attendance team is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is highly desirable. Candidates should have a strong understanding of school attendance procedures, safeguarding and confidentiality.
• An enhanced DBS will be required.