Attendance Officer – Derbyshire – January 2026

About the position

A successful and inclusive secondary school in Derbyshire is looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer to support student engagement and safeguarding from January 2026 . The Role You will take responsibility for monitoring daily attendance, following up absences, liaising with families, and working closely with Heads of Year and pastoral teams. Early intervention is a key focus, and you’ll play a vital role in identifying patterns and supporting improved outcomes for students. The role involves regular communication with parents, maintaining accurate attendance records, producing reports, and supporting attendance meetings. The School This is a well-led school with strong pastoral systems and a clear commitment to student wellbeing. Staff work closely together, and the attendance function is well integrated into the wider safeguarding and pastoral structure. Ideal Candidate Confident communicator with families and external agencies Strong administrative and data-handling skills Understanding of attendance and safeguarding processes Calm, professional and resilient Why Apply Supportive leadership and clear systems Meaningful role with direct impact on student outcomes Training and development opportunities