Attendance Officer - Good Secondary School, Leicester

Attendance Officer – Good Secondary School, Leicester

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School information:
This is a well-established, Good Ofsted Rated Secondary School in Leicester for students aged 11 to 16, with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is recognised for its positive ethos, clear routines and strong culture of respect. The school has high expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, and these expectations are supported through consistent systems and a well-structured pastoral framework.

Students are polite, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes academic achievement alongside personal development. Enrichment opportunities are a key part of the school’s identity, including clubs, trips, mentoring programmes, careers events and leadership opportunities for students. The school is ambitious for every learner, with particular strength in supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds to make excellent progress.

Staff benefit from a supportive and professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice and a clear focus on professional development. The school values staff wellbeing and maintains a strong sense of teamwork, where staff support each other and work collaboratively to ensure students thrive.

Attendance Team:
The attendance team is a central part of the school’s pastoral structure and plays a crucial role in ensuring students are safe, engaged and supported to attend school regularly. The school has robust systems in place for daily attendance monitoring, punctuality checks, first-day calling and early intervention. The attendance officer works closely with Heads of Year, pastoral managers, safeguarding staff and senior leaders to support students who face barriers to attendance.

The school takes a proactive and supportive approach to improving attendance, working in partnership with families and external agencies when needed. The team is highly valued, and attendance is treated as a key priority across the school. The successful candidate will join a professional and collaborative environment where their work will make a real difference to student outcomes and wellbeing.

Requirements
• Experience working in a school, attendance, pastoral or administrative role (desirable but not essential)
• Strong understanding of attendance procedures and the importance of safeguarding in education
• Confidence communicating with parents/carers in a professional, calm and assertive manner
• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to time-sensitive tasks
• Strong IT skills, including experience using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom desirable)
• A supportive and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to improving outcomes for young people
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider pastoral and safeguarding team

Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.