School Attendance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Moulton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking an organised Attendance Officer for a school in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis, starting after half term. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, maintaining records and responding to attendance enquiries.

Ideal candidates will have strong admin and IT skills, excellent communication, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. School attendance experience is desirable; safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience in schools attendance or related training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and update school systems.
• Support attendance-related administration and enquiries.
• Communicate professionally with parents, carers and school staff regarding attendance matters.
• Identify attendance concerns and ensure information is recorded and followed up appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school team.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Attendance Officer - Northamptonshire

Temporary Role | Starting After Half Term

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an organised, proactive and reliable Attendance Officer to join a school in Northamptonshire on a temporary basis, starting after half term.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment and wants to make a positive contribution to pupils' education and wellbeing.

The Role:

• Monitoring and recording pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and updating school systems.
• Supporting the school with attendance-related administration and enquiries.
• Communicating professionally with parents, carers and school staff regarding attendance matters.
• Helping to identify attendance concerns and ensuring information is recorded and followed up appropriately.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider school team when required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Is reliable, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has previous school attendance experience or relevant training (desirable, but not essential).

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from your local education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within the education sector.
• Access to free professional development and training through The National College.

If you have excellent organisational skills and are looking for your next temporary opportunity in education, we would love to hear from you!

Please note: This role is subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks