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.

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.