Attendance Officer

Location: Bury
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Pay Rate: £18 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary to Permanent

We are currently recruiting a reliable, organised and experienced Attendance Officer to work within a school in Bury.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate attendance records and working closely with school staff, parents and carers to support and improve attendance levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recording pupil attendance and punctuality.

• Maintaining accurate attendance registers and pupil records.

• Contacting parents and carers regarding pupil absences and unexplained non-attendance.

• Following up on persistent absence and lateness in line with school procedures.

• Supporting the implementation of attendance policies and procedures.

• Preparing attendance reports and updating school management systems.

• Liaising with teaching staff, senior leadership and relevant external agencies where required.

• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a school attendance, administrative or education-based role is essential.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• A reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.

• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service is essential.

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

What We Offer

• A pay rate of £18 per hour.

• Consistent weekday working hours.

• A temporary-to-permanent employment opportunity.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.