Job type
TemporaryLocation
South BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School AdministrationIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£15.00 - £17.00
School centre Attendance Officer role, South Birmingham, Monday–Friday, to commence after Easter
Your new company
Are you looking for a rewarding Attendance Officer role in an innovative, dynamic and supportive school community?
Do you have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for helping pupils succeed through good attendance?
Your new role
As the school’s Attendance Officer, you will play a vital part in promoting and improving pupil attendance. You’ll work closely with pupils, families, and staff to ensure attendance procedures are followed and that every child has the best chance to thrive.
This is a temporary long-term role, with working hours of 8.30am – 3.30pm. You will require full education vetting with an enhanced DBS.
- Monitoring and recording daily pupil attendance and punctuality
- Following up on absences through phone calls, texts, and home–school communication
- Producing daily, weekly, and termly attendance reports for senior leaders
- Identifying patterns of concern and supporting early intervention strategies
- Working with external agencies where necessary to support families
- Maintaining accurate records using Bromcom or other school systems
- Supporting statutory returns such as census data
- Assisting with admissions, leavers, and pupil transitions
- Ensuring safeguarding procedures are always followed
- Providing general administrative support to the school office when required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous attendance or pastoral experience in a school environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office and school systems (Bromcom desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A calm, professional, and supportive approach when dealing with families
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
- The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
What you'll get in return
- A competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
- Accrued holiday pay with flexible usage
- Free, up-to-date Safeguarding training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- The opportunity to earn £250 in vouchers through our referral scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
