Attendance Officer

The Arthur Terry School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, proactive, and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our committed pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting student success and wellbeing through excellent attendance and engagement. We are looking for an Attendance Officer who: - Has a strong commitment to improving student attendance and educational outcomes - Builds positive relationships with students, families, and external agencies to support regular school attendance - Monitors, analyses, and reports on attendance data accurately and effectively - Works proactively to identify and address barriers to attendance - Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people - Works collaboratively with pastoral, safeguarding, and leadership teams to support student success What you'll need to succeed - Experience of working in a school, education, or customer-focused environment - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail - Confidence in using management information systems and Microsoft Office applications - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and colleagues - The ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality - A proactive and resilient approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team What you'll get in return - A supportive and collaborative staff culture - The opportunity to work within a successful and ambitious school community - A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to the lives and outcomes of young people - Access to a wide range of staff wellbeing initiatives and professional support - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package - Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme - Professional development opportunities and wellbeing days How to apply To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Daniel Holliday, Assistant Headteacher, via dholliday@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 323 2221 . Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.