Attendance Officer / School Administrator

Attendance Officer / School Administrator

A fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive Attendance Officer / School Administrator to support student attendance, safeguarding and pastoral care within a secondary education setting, using data analysis, communication and student support strategies.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Pastoral Support Worker, Pastoral Officer, Education Welfare Officer, Student Services Officer, Education Administrator, Learning Mentor, School Attendance Officer, Attendance and Welfare Officer, Student Attendance Officer, School Attendance Administrator, Attendance and Punctuality Officer, Education Attendance Officer, School Attendance Support Officer, Attendance Monitoring Officer, Pastoral Support Officer

SALARY: £25,186 per annum FTE / £19,974 Actual Annual Salary + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, 8.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Attendance Officer / School Administrator to join a growing secondary education environment committed to excellence, inclusion and student wellbeing.

As an Attendance Officer / School Administrator you will monitor attendance, analyse trends and support interventions to improve punctuality and reduce absence. You will work closely with pastoral teams, parents and external agencies to promote positive outcomes.

The Attendance Officer / School Administrator plays a key role in safeguarding, student welfare and communication, ensuring accurate record keeping and effective attendance management systems.

This role offers the chance to contribute to student success within a supportive team, with ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Attendance Officer / School Administrator include:

• Monitor Attendance Data: Track whole school attendance, punctuality and absence trends
• Analyse Patterns: Identify persistent absence and implement targeted interventions
• Parent Communication: Liaise with parents and carers to address attendance concerns
• Support Student Welfare: Work one-to-one with students on attendance improvement plans
• Maintain Records: Ensure accurate data entry using SIMS, logs and statutory reporting
• Collaborate with Staff: Work with Heads of Year, pastoral teams and senior leaders
• Coordinate Interventions: Support attendance strategies and follow-up actions
• Agency Liaison: Communicate with external services and legal attendance panels
• Manage Administrative Tasks: Complete attendance reports, letters and documentation
• Monitor Punctuality: Oversee late arrivals and coordinate related follow-up actions

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in an administrative, education or pastoral support role
• Strong data analysis and record keeping skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff
• Experience with school systems such as SIMS or similar databases
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and student support
• Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare practices
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and data systems

BENEFITS

• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
• Many opportunities for career progression
• One day per academic year - a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates to the modern nearby Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14528

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