School Attendance Officer – Secondary Academy in Bolton (ASAP Start)

A thriving secondary academy in Bolton is seeking an organized, empathetic, and firm School Attendance Officer to join its Pastoral Support Team for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Job Overview Student attendance is directly linked to academic achievement and safeguarding. As the Attendance Officer, you will monitor daily student registration, investigate unexplained absences, conduct home visits where required, and collaborate with parents, Pastoral Leads, and local authority Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) to improve overall attendance figures across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage morning registration data entry using school management information systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom)

• Operate the first-day calling process, contacting parents and carers regarding unexcused student absences

• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly attendance trends to identify persistent absenteeism pupils

• Issue formal attendance letters, organize parental attendance panel meetings, and draft legal intervention paperwork for local authorities

• Work closely with Heads of Year, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and EWOs to implement targeted attendance reward schemes and support plans

• Produce detailed statutory attendance reports for Senior Leadership and School Governors

The School & What’s on Offer

• Immediate Start: Full-time or long-term contract starting ASAP

• Competitive Pay: £22,000 – £26,000 pro-rata (Term-Time Only + 1 week)

• Environment: Forward-thinking secondary academy with a strong pastoral infrastructure

• Location: Convenient Bolton location with good public transport access

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience working in a school office, pastoral team, or attendance/welfare role

• High level of proficiency in school MIS databases (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar)

• Firm yet empathetic communication skills when handling sensitive conversations with parents

• Strong data analysis skills, record-keeping accuracy, and attention to detail

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Attendance Officer role in Bolton for an immediate start.