A successful 11–18 school in Telford is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral team from January 2026. This crucial role supports safeguarding, student engagement and whole-school wellbeing.

The Role

You will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance. Duties include:

• Managing daily attendance registers
• Making first-day absence calls and home communications
• Working with pastoral leaders to address emerging concerns
• Producing weekly, monthly and termly attendance reports
• Holding meetings with parents regarding absence patterns
• Supporting safeguarding referrals where appropriate

The School

The school has a Good Ofsted rating and an excellent pastoral reputation. It has a dedicated welfare hub where pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding teams work collaboratively. The attendance office is well-equipped with digital systems and admin support.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong administrative and data skills
• Confidence communicating with parents and agencies
• Ability to remain calm, firm and professional
• An understanding of safeguarding and school processes

Benefits

• Clear professional development options (pastoral/safeguarding)
• Friendly and proactive support team
• Strong leadership support and training

This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to positively influence student outcomes.