Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Coventry
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Attendance Officer Role in a Supportive Secondary School

A supportive Secondary School in Coventry is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving student engagement, attendance, and overall wellbeing within a caring and ambitious school community.

The school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to attend regularly, achieve their potential, and receive the support they need to succeed. Staff benefit from strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and improving attendance across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff, students, and families, you will identify attendance concerns, provide support, and implement strategies to encourage positive attendance habits.

You will maintain accurate attendance records, analyse attendance data, communicate with parents and carers, and support the school’s wider safeguarding and student support systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily student attendance and punctuality

• Follow up unexplained absences and attendance concerns

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies

• Maintain accurate attendance records and reports

• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and areas for support

• Support attendance improvement plans and interventions

• Work alongside pastoral and safeguarding teams

• Promote a positive culture of attendance across the school

The School Environment

This Supportive Secondary School in Coventry provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and personally. The school has a strong focus on student wellbeing, positive relationships, and removing barriers to learning.

The pastoral team is dedicated to supporting students and families, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Staff benefit from a friendly working environment, supportive leadership, and ongoing training opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an attendance, administration, pastoral, or student support role

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Strong IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records

• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or education setting

• Knowledge of attendance procedures and safeguarding requirements

• Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom

• Experience analysing attendance data and producing reports

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role at a Supportive Secondary School in Coventry, please submit your CV as soon as possible.