Attendance Officer/School Administrator

Attendance Officer / School Administrator

Location: OL16, Greater Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract: Temporary
Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer/Administrator to support a busy school based in Rochdale.

This is a key role within the school, responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate records and following up on absences. The successful candidate must be confident working independently, able to manage a busy workload and comfortable making quick decisions when required.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and recording daily pupil attendance
Following up on unexplained absences with parents and carers
Updating and maintaining accurate attendance records
Using SIMS to input and manage pupil information
Producing attendance reports and identifying patterns or concerns
Liaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leadership
Providing general administrative support where required
Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer/administrator within a school
Confident working knowledge of SIMS, ideally within attendance
The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
A calm and professional approach when speaking with parents, carers and pupils
Strong organisational and communication skills
The ability to think quickly and confidently manage changing priorities
An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update ServicePrevious school-based attendance experience is strongly preferred.

Interested?

If you have relevant school attendance or administration experience and are available for work in the OL16 area, please apply with your latest CV. Alternatively, contact Jess on (phone number removed) for further information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed