Location: Bradford
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time
The Education Network are seeking a highly organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join a pastoral and safeguarding team at a Secondary school in Bradford. This role is vital in promoting excellent attendance, supporting student welfare, and ensuring compliance with statutory attendance regulations.
The role of an Attendance officer requires you to work closely with students, families, and staff to identify barriers to attendance and implement strategies to improve engagement and punctuality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Monitor and manage daily student attendance records
2. Identify patterns of absence and intervene early
3. Liaise with parents/carers to address attendance concerns
4. Produce and analyse attendance data for school leaders
5. Support the safeguarding and pastoral teams with student welfare
6. Maintain accurate documentation and follow up on absenteeism
7. Assist in developing and implementing attendance policies
What We’re Looking For
8. Experience in school administration or attendance-related roles
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SIMS (or similar MIS)
11. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
12. Understanding of safeguarding and education regulations
13. A proactive and empathetic approach to student support
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, and must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Apply now by submitting your CV to the job advertisement or call the office on 0113 733 500
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.