School Attendance Coordinator

Supply Star Recruitment Limited; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Star Recruitment is seeking a reliable and organised School Attendance Officer to support a busy UK secondary school. The role covers long-term sickness with a potential January 2027 return and focuses on monitoring pupil attendance and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have school-based admin experience, strong IT and Microsoft Office skills, and a professional, confidential approach when dealing with parents and pupils.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school-based administrative role is essential.
• Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding within education understood.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records using the school's management information system.
• Record and process pupil absences, late arrivals and early departures.
• Contact parents and carers to investigate unexplained absences.
• Follow up on persistent absence and attendance concerns.
• Produce attendance reports and update relevant school records.
• Support the school with attendance-related correspondence and administration.
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies as appropriate.
• Ensure attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols are followed at all times.

Skills

Administration

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Supply Star Recruitment is seeking a reliable and organised School Attendance Officer to support a busy UK secondary school. The role covers long-term sickness with a potential January 2027 return and focuses on monitoring pupil attendance and maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have school-based admin experience, strong IT and Microsoft Office skills, and a professional, confidential approach when dealing with parents and pupils.