Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Chester

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Attendance Officer

A successful Secondary School in Chester is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and understands the important role attendance plays in student achievement, wellbeing and long-term success.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring attendance across the school, ensuring accurate records are maintained and supporting strategies to improve attendance and punctuality. You will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to address attendance concerns and remove barriers to learning.

Daily responsibilities will include monitoring registers, carrying out first-day absence calls, following up unexplained absences, maintaining attendance records and producing reports for school leaders. You will also support attendance meetings with families and help implement intervention plans where required.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with students and parents. The successful candidate will be confident using data to identify trends and support attendance improvement initiatives across the school.

You will become a key member of the pastoral team and play a vital role in helping students access the best possible education through regular attendance and engagement.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school community where student wellbeing and achievement are central to everything they do.

School Information

This is a well-established Secondary School in Chester with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supports academic achievement alongside personal development.

Staff benefit from strong leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture where everyone's contribution is valued.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or administrative experience desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Ability to analyse attendance data effectively
• Experience using school MIS systems desirable
• Professional and confidential approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and students

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.