Administration

Attendance Officer

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

They are looking to appoint a committed and organised Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Reading. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Attendance Officer plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing, safeguarding, and promoting strong attendance across the school.

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality
• First-day calling and follow-up of unexplained absences
• Maintaining accurate attendance records in line with DfE guidance
• Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance concerns
• Working closely with Heads of Year and pastoral teams
• Supporting interventions for persistent absence
• Producing attendance data and reports for senior staff
• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience in an attendance, administrative or pastoral role (school-based experience desirable)
• Be confident communicating with parents, staff and students
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
• Have good IT skills (experience using a school MIS is advantageous)

• Long-term role with potential for permanence
• Supportive and well-established pastoral team
• Term-time working pattern
• Opportunity to make a real impact on student outcomes

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.