Attendance Officer – Secondary School
£21,849 - £22,882 per year
⚠️ Only 2 days left to apply
Deadline: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Type
Full Time
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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Job Description
About the Role
St Mary’s Catholic School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Attendance Officer to support improved attendance and punctuality across its thriving secondary school. Based on site in Bishop’s Stortford, the postholder will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to identify concerns, remove barriers to learning and promote positive engagement with education.
This is a permanent, full-time, term-time-only role, working 35 hours per week for 38 weeks per year, plus occasional inset days. The actual salary is £21,849–£22,882 per year, pro-rated from H4 points 6–9 (£26,847–£28,153 plus a £753 Fringe Allowance at full-time equivalent). The anticipated start date is December 2026, and the closing date is 5 November 2026 at 8am.
Applicants should be proactive, organised and confident when communicating with young people, parents, carers and school staff. Experience in school attendance or a related area is preferred but not essential. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor whole-school attendance and punctuality, identifying emerging trends and patterns.
Contact parents and carers when explanations for pupil absence have not been received.
Liaise with form tutors and other colleagues to ensure absence and lateness are recorded accurately and consistently.
Maintain reliable attendance information in line with school procedures and expectations.
Identify and report safeguarding concerns connected with attendance or punctuality.
Promote positive attitudes towards education, attendance and punctuality among pupils and families.
Use strong administrative and communication skills to support effective attendance practice across the school.
What We Offer
A friendly and supportive Catholic school community.
Professional development and relevant training opportunities.
A role that makes a direct and positive difference to young people’s education and wellbeing.
Term-time working arrangements and a permanent contract.
St Mary’s welcomes applications from Catholics, members of other faiths and those of no faith who are able to support its Christian values and ethos. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. CVs will not be accepted.
About the School
St Mary’s Catholic School is a Roman Catholic secondary academy in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, educating pupils aged 11 to 18 across KS3, KS4 and KS5. Its values of Love, Respect and Flourish underpin an ambitious mission to help every young person fulfil their academic, personal, social and spiritual potential.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
Benefits & Perks
About St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary’s Catholic School is a Roman Catholic secondary academy serving pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. Its Catholic ethos is expressed through the values of Love, Respect and Flourish, which shape an ambitious commitment to supporting every young person’s academic, personal, social and spiritual development. The school welcomes staff and applicants from the Catholic faith, other faith traditions and no faith, provided they are able to support its Christian character and values. It aims to provide an inclusive, respectful environment in which pupils are encouraged to engage fully with education and achieve their potential.
As an 11–18 school, St Mary’s supports pupils through KS3, KS4 and KS5, including the important transition into post-16 education. A clear focus on attendance and punctuality reflects the school’s understanding that regular participation is central to achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding. Staff work in partnership with pupils, families and colleagues to identify barriers and provide appropriate support. The school is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with all employees and volunteers expected to contribute to a vigilant, safe and caring community.
Working at St Mary’s means joining a friendly and supportive community with a shared commitment to improving young people’s lives. Staff can expect opportunities for professional development and training, alongside collaborative relationships with colleagues across the school. This term-time Attendance Officer position offers the opportunity to make a visible difference by strengthening engagement between home and school. Employees in support roles at an academy would also typically have access to a workplace pension, appropriate leave arrangements and occupational development opportunities, subject to the school’s policies and scheme eligibility.
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Demonstrate how you have used accurate records or data to identify concerns and support action.
Give examples of communicating sensitively and effectively with young people, parents or carers.
Explain your understanding of safeguarding and how attendance concerns can indicate wider barriers.
Show how your values align with the school’s ethos of Love, Respect and Flourish; submit the required application form rather than a CV.
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