Attendance Officer - Mixed Secondary School - Wigan

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

Attendance Officer

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who understands the importance of excellent attendance in promoting student achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure attendance remains a key priority across the school.

You will monitor daily attendance, complete first-day absence procedures, maintain accurate attendance records and analyse attendance data to identify trends requiring intervention. Working closely with Heads of Year and pastoral leaders, you will implement attendance strategies that support students in achieving consistently high attendance.

Responsibilities include producing attendance reports for senior leaders, organising attendance meetings, maintaining accurate records using the school's management information system and ensuring all statutory attendance procedures are followed.

You will also contribute to safeguarding processes, liaise with external agencies where necessary and build positive relationships with students and families to remove barriers to regular attendance.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, outstanding organisational abilities and a professional, confidential approach to managing sensitive information.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in Wigan 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 prepares students exceptionally 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 produce 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.