School Attendance Officer – Secondary Academy in Leeds (ASAP Start)

A thriving secondary academy in Leeds is seeking an organized empathetic and firm School Attendance Officer to join its Pastoral Support Team for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Job Overview

Student attendance is directly linked to academic achievement and safeguarding. As the Attendance Officer you will monitor daily student registration investigate unexplained absences conduct home visits where required and collaborate with parents Pastoral Leads and local authority Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) to improve overall attendance figures across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage morning registration data entry using school management information systems (e.g. SIMS Arbor or Bromcom)

• Operate the first-day calling process contacting parents and carers regarding unexcused student absences

• Analyze daily weekly and monthly attendance trends to identify persistent absenteeism pupils

• Issue formal attendance letters organize parental attendance panel meetings and draft legal intervention paperwork for local authorities

• Work closely with Heads of Year Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and EWOs to implement targeted attendance reward schemes and support plans

• Produce detailed statutory attendance reports for Senior Leadership and School Governors

The School & Whats on Offer

• Forward-thinking secondary academy with a strong pastoral framework

• Competitive salary:pro-rata (Term-Time Only 1 week)

• Immediate (ASAP) full-time or long-term contract

• Supportive working environment with structured training on school software

• Convenient Leeds location with great public transport access

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience working in a school office pastoral team or attendance/welfare role

• High level of proficiency in school MIS databases (SIMS Arbor Bromcom or similar)

• Firm yet empathetic communication skills when handling sensitive conversations with parents

• Strong data analysis skills record-keeping accuracy and attention to detail

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Attendance Officer role in Leeds for an immediate start.