Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: Attendance and Welfare Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the School

A supportive and forward-thinking school in High Wycombe is seeking a compassionate and organised Attendance and Welfare Officer to join its pastoral and administration team. The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting good attendance and supporting pupils and families.

About the Role

You will work closely with school staff, pupils and parents to monitor attendance, identify concerns and encourage positive engagement with education.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily pupil attendance and following up unexplained absences.

• Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.

• Maintaining accurate attendance records using the school's MIS.

• Identifying patterns of persistent absence and escalating concerns.

• Supporting attendance meetings and preparing relevant documentation.

• Liaising with pastoral teams, external agencies and families where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous school administration, attendance or pastoral experience.

• Understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding.

• Confident using systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to handle sensitive conversations professionally and maintain confidentiality.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting pupils and helping improve attendance, this could be an excellent opportunity. Please submit your CV for consideration.