School Attendance Officer

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Rishton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer to join a secondary school in Kirkham on a full-time, temporary basis. Start ASAP and ongoing while required.

The role focuses on monitoring pupil attendance, following up absences, and maintaining accurate records using school systems. You will work with pastoral and safeguarding teams to support pupils and families to improve attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Attendance Officer or similar school-based attendance role.
• Understanding of secondary school attendance procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Proficiency with IT and school management systems.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record daily pupil attendance and absence.
• Follow up unexplained or persistent absences with parents.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using school systems.
• Identify attendance concerns and patterns early.
• Collaborate with pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Support strategies to improve attendance.
• Communicate with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies.
• Produce attendance reports and maintain documentation.
• Support pupils and families to overcome barriers.

Skills

Attendance officer experience

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

School attendance procedures

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Attendance Officer – Secondary School

Kirkham, PR4
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join a welcoming high school in Kirkham (PR4). This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, making it an excellent opportunity for someone with previous attendance experience who can confidently step into the role and make an immediate impact.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance across the school. Responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring and recording daily pupil attendance and absence
• Following up unexplained or persistent absences with parents and carers
• Maintaining accurate attendance records using school systems
• Identifying attendance concerns and patterns at an early stage
• Working closely with the school's pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Supporting strategies and interventions designed to improve attendance
• Communicating professionally with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate documentation
• Supporting pupils and families to overcome barriers affecting regular school attendance

The Successful Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in an Attendance Officer or similar school-based attendance role
• Has a good understanding of attendance procedures within a secondary school setting
• Is confident dealing with pupils, parents and carers
• Has excellent organisation and administrative skills
• Can handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Is confident using IT and school management systems
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Is proactive, resilient and able to work effectively as part of a busy school team

Relevant attendance experience is essential for this position.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Attendance Officer who is available immediately or at short notice, we would love to hear from you.

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.