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

Attendance Officer Role in an Inclusive Secondary School

An Inclusive Secondary School in Solihull is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that places student wellbeing, engagement, and academic success at the centre of its values.

The school is committed to creating a positive environment where every student is encouraged to attend regularly, participate fully, and achieve their potential. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to develop their skills within a welcoming educational setting.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies, you will monitor attendance patterns, identify concerns, and support strategies designed to improve student engagement.

You will maintain accurate attendance records, communicate with parents and carers, support attendance interventions, and ensure the school’s attendance procedures are followed effectively.

This role would suit an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a meaningful difference to student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality records

• Follow up student absences and communicate with parents and carers

• Identify attendance concerns and support intervention plans

• Maintain accurate records using school management systems

• Prepare attendance reports for senior leaders

• Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams

• Support attendance meetings and parental engagement activities

• Promote a positive culture of regular attendance across the school

The School Environment

This Inclusive Secondary School in Solihull provides a welcoming and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and personally. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, pastoral care, and ensuring every student has access to the support they need to succeed.

The attendance team plays an important role in removing barriers to learning and improving student engagement. Staff are valued for their contribution and benefit from a supportive leadership team, excellent teamwork, and opportunities for professional growth.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

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

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

• Confidence communicating with parents, carers, and external professionals

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational environment

• Knowledge of school attendance procedures and safeguarding processes

• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar systems

• Understanding of strategies to support student engagement

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role at an Inclusive Secondary School in Solihull, please submit your CV as soon as possible.