Bedford High School
Manchester Road
Leigh
WN7 2LU
Salary: Grade 6, £25,296 - £27,914 per annum. £15.31 - £16.90 per hour
37 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year
Permanent
Required for January 2026.
At Bedford High School we believe that excellent student attendance and safeguarding is of upmost importance and as such, it is placed at the heart of everything we do. In recent safeguarding external reviews, our attendance and safeguarding procedures have been deemed highly effective.
We have an exciting opportunity for a well organised Attendance Officer to monitor, record and support the attendance of all students. A professional attitude, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is of the utmost importance in this role.
Your day will begin with ensuring that student attendance is recorded accurately each morning. Working closely with the pastoral team, liaising with families and outside agencies you will support with first contact calls and/or visits, addressing and removing barriers, in the hope of minimising the period of missed learning. You will analyse data and create plans for students and families that require additional support to improve school attendance. You will also assist in the efficient running of the busy school office, dealing with attendance enquiries, alongside the Attendance Admin Assistant.
The Opportunity
To work as part of a professional, experienced, friendly and supportive team
To make a positive difference to the students and their families at Bedford High School
The successful candidate will be joining the school at an exciting time. Bedford High School is a mixed comprehensive school, which was judged “good” by Ofsted in 2023. The school is now full throughout KS3 and KS4 with a waiting list of families.
Our school is based over 2 sites with excellent facilities which include our 3G pitch, beautiful green outside space, dedicated outside classroom and large Bistro food court area, onsite gym and second food court area. Our inclusive values drive our vision and ethos across all stakeholder groups. Positive student/staff relationships, which are based on mutual respect embedding our SPIRIT ethos of Strive, Perseverance, Independence, Respect, Integrity and Tolerance are a key strength of our school. Student and staff voice are used across our school to help inform decisions and shape our school development plans.
Applications forms are returnable to the school.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on recruitment@bedford.wigan.sch.uk or 01942 909009.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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