Attendance Officer | Outstanding Secondary School | Dunstable

Be the person who helps students stay engaged supported and ready to succeed. An Outstanding secondary school in Dunstable is looking to appoint a committed Attendance Officer to join its experienced pastoral team on a full-time permanent basis from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with young people and their families. Youll play a central role in promoting excellent attendance identifying patterns of concern and working collaboratively with staff to ensure every student is given the best opportunity to succeed.

Joining a supportive and forward-thinking school youll become part of a team that believes strong attendance is fundamental to achieving outstanding outcomes.

As Attendance Officer youll manage the schools attendance systems while providing proactive support to students and families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring attendance and punctuality across the school

• Following up on unexplained absences with parents and carers

• Identifying attendance trends and supporting targeted interventions

• Producing regular attendance reports for senior leaders

• Maintaining accurate pupil records using the schools MIS

• Working alongside pastoral and safeguarding teams to support vulnerable students

• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate to improve attendance outcomes

The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement excellent pastoral care and a culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and benefit from a collaborative environment where everyones contribution is recognised and valued.

The school is seeking a confident and organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in attendance school administration pastoral support or a similar role would be advantageous. Youll be comfortable working with sensitive information able to build positive relationships with families and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

• per annum

• Full-time permanent position

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Friendly and supportive leadership team

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received so early applications are encouraged.

If youre looking to join a school where your work will have a genuine impact on students education and wellbeing this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a thriving secondary school. Apply today.