Attendance Officer

Monarch Education is working with a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Birmingham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit experienced Attendance Officers for full-time opportunities.

These roles are typically Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, although start and finish times may vary depending on the individual school’s requirements.

Please note: We cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have previous experience working within a UK school environment.

To be considered, you must have:

• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer, Attendance Administrator or School Administrator within a UK school
• Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, ScholarPack or similar
• Experience managing attendance, pupil records and safeguarding procedures
• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday
• Strong administrative, communication and organisational skills
• Confidence working with attendance data and reporting systems

As an Attendance Officer, you may be responsible for:

• Monitoring and recording pupil attendance and punctuality
• Producing and analysing attendance reports
• Following up on pupil absences with parents and carers
• Maintaining accurate attendance records
• Working closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
• Supporting attendance improvement initiatives across the school
• Managing attendance data through school management systems
• Ensuring compliance with school and local authority attendance procedures

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have previous attendance experience within a school setting
• Are confident using school systems and Microsoft Office
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Can manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially
• Have strong communication skills and are confident liaising with parents, staff and external agencies
• Can work effectively in a busy school environment

Why work with Monarch Education?

• Competitive pay
• Full-time opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND schools
• Typical working hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, with some variation depending on the school
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Access to Affinity Academy for free CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• GCA-approved supplier through Affinity Workforce Solutions
• Opportunities available across Birmingham and surrounding areas