School Pupil Referral Unit Attendance Officer

School Pupil Referral Unit Attendance Officer

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands, b3 2sl

Pay:

£16.0 to £16.5 per hour, 16.50

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

03/04/2026

About this job

Secondary School Attendance Officer Based in Erdington, Birmingham £16.50ph. Your new company A Special needs school which specialises in behavioural issues is looking for a School Attendance Officer to cover long term sickness.

The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only,
8.00 am - 4pm until the end of the academic year.

Your new role: The school are seeking a dedicated and organized Attendance Officer to join their school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a real difference in students' lives.

The role will entail:

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality records
• Follow up on absences with parents/carers via phone, email, and home visits
• Work closely with pastoral teams and external agencies to address attendance concerns
• Maintain accurate data and produce regular attendance reports
• Support the implementation of attendance improvement strategies

Please note that you must have a driving licence and car as you will need to do home visits around Birmingham.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have previous experience in a school or educational setting (preferred) with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

You must be proficient in using MIS systems and Microsoft Office with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non-classroom based staff into schools.

We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

What you need to do now

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