Attendance Secretary
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Marston Green Junior School is seeking an Attendance Secretary. This key role focuses on improving pupil attendance and punctuality, working closely with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Education Welfare Officer.
Pay Band C: £25,992 (8) to £28,624 (14) pro rata. Actual salary will range between £22,995 and £25,323.
Hours: 37 hours, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday‑Friday (term time only) plus INSET Days.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and analyse pupil attendance data to identify patterns, risks and emerging concerns.
* Work closely with the Education Welfare Officer (EWO) and maintain regular liaison with a member of the SLT regarding individual pupils where attendance is a concern.
* Organise and contribute to attendance panels and meetings with families to address attendance issues.
* Maintain robust systems for tracking, monitoring and reviewing attendance for pupils causing concern.
* Ensure accurate and up‑to‑date pupil registration records are maintained at all times.
* Maintain up‑to‑date records, communication and monitoring for pupils within identified target groups for improving attendance.
* Support the administration and processing of penalty notice warnings and leave of absence requests, in line with statutory guidance and in partnership with the Education Welfare Officer.
* Ensure timely and clear communication with parents, carers and relevant professionals regarding attendance expectations and concerns.Show high standard of administrative and clerical knowledge and skills, as well as computer and organisational skills.
* Maintain a calm, resilient approach within a busy school environment.
* Communicate with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
* Be an excellent team player and work well in a busy, school environment.
* Answer incoming telephone calls, responding to enquiries or directing calls appropriately.
* Greet all school visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
* Provide high‑quality administrative and reception support.
Qualifications
* Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel essential.
* Experience with SIMS is desirable; training will be provided.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
Benefits
* A friendly, positive working environment with a good sense of humour.
* Dedicated and supportive administrative and school staff.
* Excellent professional development opportunities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Marston Green Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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