Attendance Officer

CV-Library • Temporary • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • £23.65k - £25.21k / year • 1w ago

Attendance Officer

Northamptonshire ⏰ Start Date: ASAP Temporary Position with the Opportunity to Become Permanent Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week Competitive Salary Dependent on Experience

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students' lives?

Coba Education is working with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Northamptonshire to recruit an Attendance Officer for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who is passionate about improving student attendance, wellbeing and outcomes.

This position is initially temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will work closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff, SEND professionals and families to promote excellent attendance and support students who may be facing barriers to regular school attendance.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and managing student attendance records Following up student absences and maintaining accurate attendance data Producing attendance reports and analysing trends Supporting attendance improvement strategies across the school Liaising with parents, carers and external agencies Supporting vulnerable students and those at risk of persistent absence Working alongside pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams to improve student outcomes Assisting with attendance meetings, interventions and action plans Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with school attendance procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and experienced Attendance Officer who can hit the ground running.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting. Demonstrable experience managing school attendance systems, processes and procedures. Experience monitoring attendance data, producing reports and supporting attendance improvement strategies. Strong working knowledge of school management information systems and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and staff. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Important Information

This school requires applicants to have previous Attendance Officer experience within a school environment. Unfortunately, candidates without direct Attendance Officer experience will not be considered for this position, regardless of other school-based, pastoral or administrative experience.

Why Work with Coba Education?

At Coba Education, we pride ourselves on building genuine relationships with our candidates and supporting them throughout their career journey.

When you work with Coba, you'll benefit from:

A dedicated local consultant who takes the time to understand your experience, skills and career goals Opportunities in a range of schools across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas Access to temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities Honest advice and support throughout the recruitment process Competitive rates of pay Weekly pay Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle and commitments A friendly, experienced team with over 20 years of education recruitment expertise Ongoing support from registration through to placement and beyond

We're passionate about matching great people with great schools and helping education professionals find roles where they can thrive.

Safeguarding

Coba Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, professional references and full compliance checks in line with safer recruitment standards.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Coba Education team for more information about this exciting Attendance Officer opportunity

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