Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Location: Cardiff Secondary School
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
Pay: -120 to -180 per day (depending on experience)
Duration: Ongoing until July 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Attendance Officer to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving student outcomes and has a strong background in school attendance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and tracking daily student attendance and punctuality
• Following up on absences, including contacting parents/carers
• Working closely with pastoral teams, SLT, and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate attendance records using school systems
• Producing attendance reports and identifying trends or concerns
• Supporting strategies to improve whole-school attendance

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting (ideally secondary)
• Strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilities
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
• Must be able to provide two professional references

If you are an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role.

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