Attendance Officer

We are currently recruiting experienced Attendance Officers to support a number of busy primary schools across the Black Country area. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with previous school office and attendance experience who can start immediately and work confidently within fast-paced primary school environments.The successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate records, liaising with parents/carers, and supporting safeguarding procedures within school.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitoring daily pupil attendance and punctualityManaging first day response procedures and investigating unexplained absencesMaintaining accurate attendance records using ARBOR, SIMS, and BROMCOMProducing attendance reports for senior leadership teamsLiaising with parents/carers regarding attendance concernsSupporting safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriatelyWorking closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agenciesManaging attendance meetings, letters, and related documentationEnsuring compliance with school attendance policies and DfE guidelinesSupporting general school office and reception duties where requiredCandidate RequirementsPrevious experience working as an Attendance Officer or within a primary school office environment is essentialStrong working knowledge of school attendance proceduresExperience using ARBOR, SIMS, and/or BROMCOMExcellent communication and organisational skillsAbility to manage ..... full job details .....