School Attendance Officer – Secondary Academy in Leeds (ASAP Start) Marchant Recruitment•Leeds, England, United Kingdom
A thriving secondary academy in Leeds is seeking an organized, empathetic, and firm School Attendance Officer to join its Pastoral Support Team for an immediate (ASAP) start.
Job Overview
Student attendance is directly linked to academic achievement and safeguarding. As the Attendance Officer, you will monitor daily student registration, investigate unexplained absences, conduct home visits where required, and collaborate with parents, Pastoral Leads, and local authority Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) to improve overall attendance figures across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage morning registration data entry using school management information systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom)
- Operate the first-day calling process, contacting parents and carers regarding unexcused student absences
- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly attendance trends to identify persistent absenteeism pupils
- Issue formal attendance letters, organize parental attendance panel meetings, and draft legal intervention paperwork for local authorities
- Work closely with Heads of Year, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and EWOs to implement targeted attendance reward schemes and support plans
- Produce detailed statutory attendance reports for Senior Leadership and School Governors
The School & What’s on Offer
Forward-thinking secondary academy with a strong pastoral framework
Competitive salary: £22,000 – £26,000 pro-rata (Term-Time Only + 1 week)
Immediate (ASAP) full-time or long-term contract
Supportive working environment with structured training on school software
Convenient Leeds location with great public transport access
Candidate Requirements
- Prior experience working in a school office, pastoral team, or attendance/welfare role
- High level of proficiency in school MIS databases (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar)
- Firm yet empathetic communication skills when handling sensitive conversations with parents
- Strong data analysis skills, record-keeping accuracy, and attention to detail
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Full-time +1
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