Attendance Officer

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent. Working Hours: Full Time. Number of Positions: 1. Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (equivalent to NQF Level 2). Start Date: 29th June 2026. Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

Chorlton High School is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to play a key role in improving attendance and engagement across the school.

This is a vital position, working closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access a high-quality education.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.

This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full-time equivalent is £33,143, Grade 6.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and families
• Manage a caseload of attendance cases, maintaining accurate documentation and preparing evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where required
• Track, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planning
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns and targeted interventions
• Coordinate and undertake home visits, including lone visits, unannounced visits and joint visits with partner agencies such as the Police, Health and Social Care
• Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post prosecution casework
• Deliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practice
• Conduct meetings and interviews in line with safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Liaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on site attendance
• Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional development

Who we're looking for

• Experienced in supporting children, young people, and families
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance related legislation
• Confident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisions
• Resilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressure
• Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies
• Committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all students

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for everyday purchases

Commitments & Requirements

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice applies.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.