Attendance Officer | Good Primary School | Birmingham

A good-rated primary school in Birmingham is seeking an organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join its administrative and pastoral support team with an ASAP start . This is an important role within the school, supporting improved attendance and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to access consistent, high-quality education.

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary setting with a strong focus on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and strong partnerships with families. Attendance is a key priority for the leadership team, and this role will play a vital part in maintaining high standards and supporting pupils who may be at risk of persistent absence.

The Role

As Attendance Officer, you will take responsibility for monitoring daily attendance, maintaining accurate records, and following up on unexplained absences. You will be a key point of contact for parents and carers, supporting families in understanding the importance of regular school attendance and helping to remove barriers where possible.

This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate confidently with a range of stakeholders, including parents, teaching staff, and external agencies. You will work closely with senior leaders and pastoral staff to track attendance patterns and implement strategies to support improvement.

Your day will typically involve reviewing attendance registers, making first-day absence calls, recording reasons for absence, and updating the school’s management information system. You will also support meetings with families and contribute to attendance reports used by school leaders.

Key Responsibilities

You will oversee the daily attendance process, ensuring that registers are completed accurately and that all absences are recorded in line with school and local authority expectations. Contacting parents regarding unexplained absences will form a regular part of your role, and you will be responsible for maintaining professional and supportive communication with families.

You will monitor attendance trends across the school and highlight concerns to the leadership team. This may involve identifying pupils at risk of persistent absence and supporting the implementation of attendance improvement plans.

Administrative duties will include maintaining accurate records, producing attendance reports, and ensuring documentation is kept up to date. You may also support the organisation of attendance-related meetings and liaise with external agencies when necessary.

About the School

This good primary school in Birmingham is known for its nurturing environment and strong relationships with families. The school prides itself on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.

Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations for both behaviour and attendance. The leadership team places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and early intervention, ensuring that pupils receive the support they need to attend school regularly and achieve their full potential.

The school community is welcoming and inclusive, and support staff are recognised as an essential part of the wider team.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, and able to manage confidential information with professionalism. Previous experience in an attendance, administrative, or school-based role is desirable, although candidates with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

You should have strong communication skills and be confident speaking with parents and carers in a supportive but professional manner. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work calmly under pressure will be important qualities for success in this role.

A clear understanding of safeguarding and the importance of attendance in education will be highly beneficial.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role at a primary school in Birmingham and are available to start as soon as possible , please submit your CV to be considered. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting pupils’ education and wellbeing within a supportive primary school environment.