Location: Rugby

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

An inclusive secondary school is looking for an organized, proactive, and compassionate Attendance Officer to join their team. In this vital non-teaching pastoral position, you will take charge of daily attendance and punctuality systems, follow up on absences, and collaborate closely with families, Heads of Year, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to overcome barriers to learning and foster a strong culture of attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and update daily attendance registers utilizing management information systems like SIMS or Arbor.

• Initiate first-day absence communications with parents and carers promptly, recording all reasons for absence with accuracy.

• Review attendance data regularly to spot patterns of persistent absenteeism or lateness, producing clear reports for school leaders.

• Organize and lead attendance meetings with families to design supportive action plans, attendance contracts, and conduct home visits if needed.

• Partner with the local authority Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to manage ongoing attendance concerns and support statutory legal pathways.

• Coordinate with SENCO, pastoral, and safeguarding teams to ensure early intervention for pupils whose attendance is impacted by medical, special educational needs, or welfare circumstances.

Key Requirements

Candidates should have a background in administration or pastoral support within an educational environment, with attendance monitoring experience being a distinct advantage. You will need strong technical skills using school database software (such as SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS) alongside Microsoft Office, paired with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities. The ideal applicant possesses the resilience and tact required to engage effectively with challenging or reluctant families, a sound working knowledge of statutory school attendance regulations, safeguarding guidelines, and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), as well as a valid legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• A robust pastoral framework supported by clear attendance policies and administrative backing.

• A committed senior leadership team that values student welfare, staff wellbeing, and continuous professional growth.

• A convenient Dudley location offering strong transport connections across the Black Country and West Midlands, alongside free on-site parking.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and convenient term-time-only working hours.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a positive impact on pupil attendance at this supportive secondary school starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV today.