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 Service

Previous school-based attendance experience is strongly preferred.