Attendance Officer - Independent School - Blackpool

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

Attendance Officer

A highly regarded Independent School in Blackpool 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 experienced administrator who understands the importance of excellent attendance in supporting student achievement and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school.

You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance, completing first-day absence procedures, maintaining accurate attendance records and analysing attendance data to identify trends and areas requiring intervention. You will produce reports for senior leaders, coordinate attendance meetings and support the implementation of attendance improvement strategies.

Working alongside the safeguarding and pastoral teams, you will ensure statutory attendance procedures are followed, maintain accurate records using the school's management information system and contribute to safeguarding processes where attendance concerns require further action.

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, outstanding communication abilities and the confidence to build positive relationships with students and families while maintaining high expectations.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Independent School in Blackpool with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is recognised 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 encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships, excellent facilities and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or school administration experience desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Ability to analyse attendance data and prepare reports
• Experience using school management systems desirable
• Professional and confidential approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare

Application

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