Attendance Officer

The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,153 - £34,811 FTE, actual salary £25,913 - £32,041 per annum

Attendance Officer job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Arthur Terry School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1758 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Arthur Terry School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-arthur-terry-school-sutton-coldfield

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Sutton Coldfield and West Midlands