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Attendance Officer
Location: ReadingContract: Long-term supply with the potential to become permanentHours: Full-time, term time onlyStart Date: As soon as possible
The Role
They are looking to appoint a committed and organised Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Reading. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.
The Attendance Officer plays a key role in supporting student wellbeing, safeguarding, and promoting strong attendance across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality
- First-day calling and follow-up of unexplained absences
- Maintaining accurate attendance records in line with DfE guidance
- Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance concerns
- Working closely with Heads of Year and pastoral teams
- Supporting interventions for persistent absence
- Producing attendance data and reports for senior staff
- Liaising with external agencies where appropriate
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have experience in an attendance, administrative or pastoral role (school-based experience desirable)
- Be confident communicating with parents, staff and students
- Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
- Have good IT skills (experience using a school MIS is advantageous)
What’s On Offer
- Long-term role with potential for permanence
- Supportive and well-established pastoral team
- Term-time working pattern
- Opportunity to make a real impact on student outcomes
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xwzovoh An enhanced DBS check will be required.