Attendance Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Colchester
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Job Location:
Colchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Attendance Officer Outstanding Secondary School Colchester
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
School Information
This Outstanding 1118 secondary school in Colchester is widely recognised for its strong academic outcomes high expectations and structured pastoral systems. The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and has consistently maintained excellent attendance figures well above national averages.
Leadership places significant emphasis on attendance as a driver of academic success and safeguarding. Clear systems early intervention strategies and strong parental engagement are embedded across the school.
The school is now seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Attendance Officer to further strengthen its attendance and punctuality systems.
Role Overview
The Attendance Officer will oversee daily attendance procedures and work closely with pastoral leaders to improve student attendance.
Key responsibilities include:
Monitoring and recording daily attendance
Identifying attendance patterns and concerns
Contacting parents regarding absences
Conducting attendance meetings
Liaising with external agencies where required
Producing attendance reports for senior leaders
Managing late procedures
Supporting safeguarding referrals linked to absence
Contributing to whole-school attendance strategies
Maintaining accurate SIMS/attendance records
The role requires accuracy persistence and strong communication skills.
Pastoral & Safeguarding Structure
The Attendance Officer works closely with Heads of Year the Safeguarding Lead and senior leadership within a structured pastoral framework.
Candidate Requirements
Experience in attendance or pastoral administration
Strong data and reporting skills
Ability to engage positively with families
Organised and methodical approach
Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Professional and resilient attitude
Commitment to improving student outcomes
Application
To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.
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