Attendance Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – York

Attendance Officer Outstanding Secondary School York

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 1118 secondary school in York is highly regarded for its academic excellence exceptional pastoral provision and strong leadership. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and consistently achieves results above national expectations.

The school places attendance and engagement at the centre of its improvement strategy. Students demonstrate positive behaviour and strong commitment to learning. The campus includes modern teaching facilities structured administrative systems and a well-established pastoral team. Staff benefit from clear processes collaborative leadership and a culture focused on continuous improvement.

Due to strategic development of attendance systems the school is seeking an experienced and proactive Attendance Officer.

Role Overview

The Attendance Officer will lead the monitoring and improvement of whole-school attendance ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and early intervention for vulnerable students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality

• Producing attendance reports for SLT

• Contacting parents regarding absences

• Identifying patterns of persistent absence

• Coordinating attendance panels and meetings

• Liaising with Heads of Year and safeguarding teams

• Working with external agencies where required

• Maintaining accurate MIS records

• Supporting reintegration after prolonged absence

• Ensuring compliance with DfE attendance regulations

The role requires strong communication skills resilience and the ability to manage sensitive conversations professionally.

Attendance & Pastoral Team

The Attendance Officer works closely with pastoral leaders safeguarding staff and the Data Manager. Systems are robust and regular review meetings ensure strategic oversight.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in school attendance or administration

• Strong knowledge of attendance procedures

• Excellent organisational skills

• Confident communication with parents

• Strong IT and data skills

• Ability to work independently

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.