Attendance Officer – Telford, Shropshire – January 2026

About the position

A successful 11–18 school in Telford is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its pastoral team from January 2026 . This crucial role supports safeguarding, student engagement and whole-school wellbeing. The Role You will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance. Duties include: Managing daily attendance registers Making first-day absence calls and home communications Working with pastoral leaders to address emerging concerns Producing weekly, monthly and termly attendance reports Holding meetings with parents regarding absence patterns Supporting safeguarding referrals where appropriate The School The school has a Good Ofsted rating and an excellent pastoral reputation. It has a dedicated welfare hub where pastoral, behaviour and safeguarding teams work collaboratively. The attendance office is well-equipped with digital systems and admin support. What You’ll Bring Strong administrative and data skills Confidence communicating with parents and agencies Ability to remain calm, firm and professional An understanding of safeguarding and school processes Benefits Clear professional development options (pastoral/safeguarding) Friendly and proactive support team Strong leadership support and training This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to positively influence student outcomes.

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