Attendance Officer

We are currently recruiting experienced Attendance Officers to support a number of busy primary schools across the Black Country area. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with previous school office and attendance experience who can start immediately and work confidently within fast-paced primary school environments.

The successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate records, liaising with parents/carers, and supporting safeguarding procedures within school.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring daily pupil attendance and punctuality
Managing first day response procedures and investigating unexplained absences
Maintaining accurate attendance records using ARBOR, SIMS, and BROMCOM
Producing attendance reports for senior leadership teams
Liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance concerns
Supporting safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriately
Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies
Managing attendance meetings, letters, and related documentation
Ensuring compliance with school attendance policies and DfE guidelines
Supporting general school office and reception duties where required
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer or within a primary school office environment is essential
Strong working knowledge of school attendance procedures
Experience using ARBOR, SIMS, and/or BROMCOM
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage confidential information professionally
Strong administrative and data entry skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
Understanding of safeguarding within education settings
Areas Covered

Roles are available across:

Dudley
Walsall
Wolverhampton
Sandwell
West Bromwich
Tipton
Oldbury
Bilston
Brierley Hill
Stourbridge
Important Information
No training will be provided; candidates must be experienced and able to undertake the role immediately
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is highly desirable
Candidates without an Enhanced DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check prior to employment
All roles are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and referencing checks

These positions offer excellent opportunities for experienced primary school administrators and attendance professionals seeking flexible or long-term work within supportive school environments across the Black Country.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks