Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Middlesbrough
Start Date: September 2026
Full-Time Term Time Only
Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)

Protocol Education are recruiting on behalf of a secondary school in Middlesbrough for a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and personable professional who is passionate about improving attendance and supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance across the school by:

• Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality.
• Investigating and following up on absences.
• Working closely with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Producing attendance reports and analysing attendance data.
• Supporting attendance improvement strategies and interventions.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Liaising with pastoral staff and senior leaders to identify and support students at risk of persistent absence.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in an attendance, administration, pastoral or safeguarding role within education.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using school management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Can work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Has strong attention to detail and a professional approach.
• Is committed to supporting positive outcomes for young people.

What We Offer

• A full-time position within a supportive school environment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to students' educational outcomes.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Protocol Education's Teesside team for more information about this exciting Attendance Officer opportunity starting in September.