Attendance Officer | Independent School | Leeds

An established Independent School in Leeds is seeking a committed and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administration team from October 2026.

This is a key role within the school responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records following up absence and working closely with pupils and families to encourage strong attendance and punctuality. You will also work alongside pastoral and safeguarding colleagues to identify concerns early and ensure the right support is put in place.

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality across the school

• Follow up unexplained and persistent absence with parents and carers

• Identify patterns in attendance and flag concerns to the relevant staff

• Maintain accurate records and ensure attendance information is kept up to date

• Produce attendance reports and use data to support targeted interventions

• Build positive relationships with pupils parents and colleagues

• Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams

• Support meetings and interventions relating to attendance

• Liaise with external agencies where appropriate

We are looking for someone with previous experience in school attendance pastoral administration or a similar education setting. You will be confident communicating with parents and students and comfortable handling sensitive information professionally.

Strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. Experience using MIS or attendance systems such as Arbor SIMS or Bromcom would be advantageous.

• October 2026 start

• Full-time permanent position

• Independent School

• Leeds location

• Important role within the pastoral team

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on student attendance and engagement

• Professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced Attendance Officer or education administrator looking for your next permanent opportunity in Leeds apply today with your CV.