• Location: Ledbury

• Contract: Full-time, starting in January

• Environment: Well-established, highly regarded school with a supportive pastoral and administration team

We are partnering with a successful school in Ledbury to find a dedicated, organized, and proactive Attendance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive attendance habits, and helping students overcome barriers to regular schooling.

Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral staff, form tutors, parents, and external agencies, you will play a vital role in monitoring attendance, managing punctuality, and implementing effective support strategies.

The Role

You will understand the powerful link between consistent attendance, academic achievement, and personal wellbeing. The ideal candidate will combine strong administrative skills with the confidence to handle sensitive conversations with parents and carers professionally.

Whether you have previous experience in a school office, attendance team, or pastoral department—or you are an organized professional with transferable skills looking to transition into education—you will thrive in this busy and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance, punctuality, and absence records to ensure data accuracy

• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences, persistent lateness, and emerging attendance concerns

• Identify attendance patterns and collaborate with pastoral leaders to implement targeted support strategies

• Maintain attendance databases, prepare regular reports, and provide key insights to senior leadership

• Support attendance meetings, parental consultations, and student intervention programs

• Work alongside safeguarding and pastoral teams to identify and support vulnerable pupils

• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure all procedures align with school policies and statutory guidance

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in administration, attendance monitoring, pastoral support, or a school office (advantageous, though transferable skills are welcome)

• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Confident, empathetic communication skills when dealing with students, parents, and colleagues

• Strong IT literacy, including database management and report writing

• A professional, proactive approach to student safeguarding and confidentiality

• A legal right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual eager to champion student attendance and wellbeing in a thriving school, please submit your CV today. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be arranged promptly ahead of the January start.