Every school day starts with attendance, and every student's success begins with being in the classroom. An Outstanding secondary school in Reading is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-achieving school where attendance and student wellbeing are central to its continued success. Working closely with senior leaders, Heads of Year and families, you'll play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and helping every young person achieve their full potential.

If you're an organised professional who enjoys building positive relationships and making a meaningful difference, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

As Attendance Officer, you'll take ownership of the school's attendance processes while working proactively to improve student attendance and punctuality.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and investigating unexplained absences

• Working closely with students, parents and carers to improve attendance

• Producing attendance reports and analysing attendance trends

• Supporting attendance panels and intervention meetings

• Maintaining accurate records using the school's Management Information System

• Liaising with external agencies where additional support is required

• Ensuring attendance procedures remain compliant with statutory guidance

Why Join This School?

This Outstanding secondary school is recognised for its exceptional leadership, excellent pastoral care and ambitious culture. The school is committed to investing in its staff, offering ongoing professional development, supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment where every member of the team is valued.

About You

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, along with the confidence to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Previous experience within attendance, school administration, pastoral support or a similar role would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from candidates with strong administrative or customer-facing experience who are looking to move into education.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

• Staff wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance Programme

• Modern facilities with excellent transport links

Apply

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outstanding secondary school where your work will have a direct impact on student success, helping to create a positive learning environment in which every young person has the opportunity to thrive. Apply today.