Attendance Officer Secondary School Norwich

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

A successful Secondary School in Norwich is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and understands the vital role attendance plays in student achievement wellbeing and long-term success. The successful candidate will work closely with students parents staff and external agencies to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.

The role will involve monitoring daily attendance maintaining accurate records and ensuring attendance procedures are followed consistently. You will be responsible for carrying out first-day absence calls investigating attendance concerns analysing attendance data and supporting strategies designed to improve attendance outcomes.

Working alongside pastoral leaders you will identify patterns of absence coordinate intervention programmes and support students who require additional guidance. You will also communicate regularly with families helping to build positive relationships and remove barriers that may impact attendance.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills strong organisational abilities and the confidence to manage sensitive situations professionally and effectively. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality at all times while demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive school community where student success is at the heart of everything they do.

This is a well-established Secondary School in Norwich with a strong commitment to high standards student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful motivated and eager to succeed creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that supports academic achievement alongside personal development preparing students for future success.

Staff benefit from strong leadership collaborative working relationships and excellent professional development opportunities.

Previous attendance pastoral or administrative experience desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational abilities
Ability to analyse and interpret attendance data
Experience using school MIS systems desirable
Professional and confidential approach
Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.