School Attendance Champion - Admin & Student Welfare

Tradewind Recruitment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Career progression opportunities

CPD courses access

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Wellingborough is seeking an organised Attendance Officer to support student attendance and welfare in a welcoming secondary school.

You will monitor attendance, follow up absences with parents, and generate reports, working with pastoral teams and external agencies to improve outcomes.

Applicants should have school admin or attendance experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. A proactive, people‑friendly approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administration or attendance role is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recording daily student attendance.
• Following up on absences and lateness with parents and carers.
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Working with pastoral teams to support students with attendance concerns.
• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate.
• Ensuring attendance procedures comply with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Providing general administrative support related to attendance and student welfare.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management systems

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Wellingborough is seeking an organised Attendance Officer to support student attendance and welfare in a welcoming secondary school.

You will monitor attendance, follow up absences with parents, and generate reports, working with pastoral teams and external agencies to improve outcomes.

Applicants should have school admin or attendance experience, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. A proactive, people‑friendly approach is essential.