Attendance Officer – Primary School – Colchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming primary school in Colchester is looking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its experienced pastoral and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving pupil attendance and enjoys working closely with families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child receives the best possible educational opportunities.

Working alongside the Headteacher, Inclusion Lead and wider pastoral team, you will oversee the school's attendance procedures, monitor attendance trends and coordinate interventions that support pupils with attendance concerns. The successful candidate will become an important part of the school's safeguarding and pastoral provision while ensuring attendance records remain accurate and compliant with statutory guidance.

This role would suit someone with excellent communication skills who enjoys building positive relationships and making a meaningful difference to children's educational experiences.

School Information

This is a well-established primary school that prides itself on providing a caring, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve academically while developing confidence, resilience and independence. The school works closely with families and the wider community to ensure pupils receive outstanding support throughout their education.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development and a collaborative culture where every member of staff plays an important role in helping pupils succeed. The school places significant emphasis on attendance, recognising the positive impact it has on pupil achievement and wellbeing.

Attendance Team

The Attendance Team works proactively to promote excellent attendance while providing support to pupils and families where barriers to education arise.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality.

• Contacting parents regarding unexplained absences.

• Maintaining accurate attendance records using the school's MIS.

• Producing attendance reports for senior leaders.

• Identifying attendance patterns and implementing intervention strategies.

• Meeting with parents to discuss attendance concerns.

• Liaising with external agencies and the Local Authority Attendance Service.

• Supporting safeguarding and pastoral colleagues.

• Promoting attendance initiatives across the school.

• Ensuring compliance with statutory attendance guidance.

• Maintaining confidential pupil information.

• Providing administrative support during busy periods.

The successful candidate will become an important member of the school's pastoral support team, helping to ensure every child attends school regularly and achieves their full potential.

Requirements

• Previous attendance or school administration experience is desirable.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Experience using school MIS systems is advantageous.

• High attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Professional and compassionate approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Application

To apply for this Attendance Officer position, please send your CV as soon as possible.