School Attendance Officer
Bootle Area
Monday to Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm
£18 per hour
Temporary with potential to become permanent for the right candidate
A secondary school in the Bootle area is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join their pastoral and administrative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills and experience working in a school environment who is passionate about improving student attendance and supporting positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor daily student attendance and punctuality across the school
* Follow up absences with parents/carers via phone, email, and letters
* Maintain accurate attendance records using the school MIS system
* Work closely with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff, and senior leaders to improve attendance levels
* Produce attendance reports and identify trends or concerns
* Support with attendance meetings, home visits (where required), and intervention plans
* Ensure attendance procedures are in line with school policies and statutory guidance
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Previous experience in a school attendance, admin, or pastoral role
* Knowledge of school MIS systems such as Arbor, SIMS, or Bromcom
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
* A proactive and resilient approach to supporting families and students
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.