Attendance Officer | Outstanding Secondary School | Dunstable

Be the person who helps students stay engaged, supported and ready to succeed. An Outstanding secondary school in Dunstable is looking to appoint a committed Attendance Officer to join its experienced pastoral team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with young people and their families. You'll play a central role in promoting excellent attendance, identifying patterns of concern and working collaboratively with staff to ensure every student is given the best opportunity to succeed.

Joining a supportive and forward-thinking school, you'll become part of a team that believes strong attendance is fundamental to achieving outstanding outcomes.

The Role

As Attendance Officer, you'll manage the school's attendance systems while providing proactive support to students and families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring attendance and punctuality across the school

• Following up on unexplained absences with parents and carers

• Identifying attendance trends and supporting targeted interventions

• Producing regular attendance reports for senior leaders

• Maintaining accurate pupil records using the school's MIS

• Working alongside pastoral and safeguarding teams to support vulnerable students

• Liaising with external agencies where appropriate to improve attendance outcomes

Why Join the School?

The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement, excellent pastoral care and a culture where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and benefit from a collaborative environment where everyone's contribution is recognised and valued.

About You

The school is seeking a confident and organised individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in attendance, school administration, pastoral support or a similar role would be advantageous. You'll be comfortable working with sensitive information, able to build positive relationships with families and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

• Full-time, permanent position

• September 2026 start

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Friendly and supportive leadership team

Apply

The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

If you're looking to join a school where your work will have a genuine impact on students' education and wellbeing, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a thriving secondary school. Apply today.