Attendance Officer/School Administrator

Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
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Location: Rochdale
Job Description:

Attendance Officer / School Administrator


Location: OL16, Greater Manchester


Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm


Contract: Temporary


Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer/Administrator to support a busy school based in Rochdale.


Key Responsibilities



  • Monitoring and recording daily pupil attendance

  • Following up on unexplained absences with parents and carers

  • Updating and maintaining accurate attendance records

  • Using SIMS to input and manage pupil information

  • Producing attendance reports and identifying patterns or concerns

  • Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leadership

  • Providing general administrative support where required

  • Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately


About You


The ideal candidate will have:



  • Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer/administrator within a school

  • Confident working knowledge of SIMS, ideally within attendance

  • The ability to work independently and use your own initiative

  • A calm and professional approach when speaking with parents, carers and pupils

  • Strong organisational and communication skills

  • The ability to think quickly and confidently manage changing priorities

  • An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update ServicePrevious school-based attendance experience is strongly preferred.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026