Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Preston

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Attendance Officer

A successful Secondary School in Preston 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 improving attendance and supporting young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school while building positive relationships with students, families and staff.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Year and safeguarding staff, you will monitor daily attendance, complete first-day absence procedures and ensure attendance records are accurate and up to date. You will identify attendance concerns at an early stage, analyse attendance data and implement targeted interventions to improve attendance across all year groups.

The role includes communicating regularly with parents and carers, organising attendance meetings, preparing attendance reports for senior leaders and governors and supporting statutory attendance processes. You will work alongside external agencies where appropriate to ensure barriers to attendance are addressed effectively and sensitively.

You will also support wider pastoral initiatives, contribute to safeguarding procedures and help foster a culture where excellent attendance is recognised and celebrated throughout the school community.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to work independently while maintaining a supportive and professional approach.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School 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 encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or school administration experience desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational abilities

• Experience analysing attendance data

• Good IT skills and experience using Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom desirable

• Professional and confidential approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting excellent attendance

Application

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