A high-performing secondary school in Telford is looking for a committed and meticulous Attendance Officer to join their pastoral team from January 2026. The Role You will play a key part in promoting excellent attendance, safeguarding pupils and supporting positive pupil engagement. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality Making first-day absence calls and home contacts Producing attendance reports for pastoral and leadership teams Working with Heads of Year to identify concerns early Coordinating attendance meetings with parents Supporting safeguarding procedures where needed About the School This Ofsted “Good” school has a strong pastoral reputation, with dedicated welfare staff and robust systems already in place. The attendance team works in a modern pastoral hub, collaborating closely with family support and safeguarding officers. What You’ll Bring Strong administrative and data-handling skills Confidence communicating with families and external agencies Calm, professional manner Understanding of attendance expectations and safeguarding Why Join? Supportive leadership and training Strong systems already in place Clear development routes within pastoral and safeguarding teams If you are committed to helping improve student outcomes through strong attendance, this is an excellent opportunity.