Attendance Officer- North Cambridge

Job Title: Attendance Officer

Location: North Cambridge

Salary: £18- £23 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to lead on improving student attendance and punctuality across the college. You will play a vital role in ensuring all students attend regularly, working closely with families, pastoral teams, and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track daily attendance and punctuality
• Follow up on absences (first day calling, home visits where required)
• Work with students and families to improve attendance
• Identify patterns of persistent absence and implement interventions
• Maintain accurate attendance records (e.g. SIMS / Arbor)
• Liaise with safeguarding, pastoral teams, and external agencies
• Prepare attendance reports for SLT and governors

About You

• Experience working in a school or similar setting
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with parents/carers and professionals
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism
• Good knowledge of attendance processes and safeguarding

Desirable:

• Experience with SIMS, Arbor, or similar MIS systems
• Understanding of UK attendance legislation and guidance
• Experience conducting home visits or working with external agencies

What We Offer

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress into pastoral or safeguarding roles
• A key role making a measurable impact on student outcomes

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications, and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.