Strong attendance creates strong outcomes. An Outstanding secondary school in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that places student wellbeing and academic success at the centre of everything it does. As Attendance Officer, you'll work closely with students, parents and school leaders to encourage excellent attendance, identify barriers to learning and ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will become an important member of a welcoming and collaborative support team where professionalism, initiative and strong communication are highly valued.

How You'll Make an Impact

Working across the school, you'll help drive attendance improvements while ensuring attendance systems remain accurate and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality across all year groups

• Following up on absences with parents and carers

• Producing attendance reports and identifying trends for senior leaders

• Supporting attendance meetings and intervention strategies

• Maintaining accurate attendance records using the school's MIS

• Working alongside pastoral, safeguarding and SEND teams to support students

• Liaising with external agencies where additional support is required

The School

This Outstanding secondary school has built an excellent reputation for high academic standards, strong pastoral care and an inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to succeed. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a positive working environment where collaboration is at the heart of school life.

What You'll Bring

The school is looking for an organised and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with students, families and colleagues at all levels.

Experience within attendance, pastoral support, school administration or education would be beneficial. However, candidates with strong administrative experience and a genuine passion for supporting young people are equally encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Friendly and supportive leadership team

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 help improve attendance, strengthen student engagement and contribute to the continued success of the wider school community. Apply today.