Attendance Officer

Location: Cardiff Secondary School
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
Pay: £120 to £160 per day (depending on experience)
Duration: Ongoing until July 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Attendance Officer to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving student outcomes and has a strong background in school attendance management.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and tracking daily student attendance and punctuality
Following up on absences, including contacting parents/carers
Working closely with pastoral teams, SLT, and external agencies
Maintaining accurate attendance records using school systems
Producing attendance reports and identifying trends or concerns
Supporting strategies to improve whole-school attendanceRequirements:

Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting (ideally secondary)
Strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilities
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parents
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
Must be able to provide two professional referencesIf you are an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role