Attendance Officer


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£14.50 - £18
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigan, WN3 4EX
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Wigan to recruit an experienced

Attendance Officer to join their pastoral and administrative team from

September 2026.

This is initially a temporary assignment for the autumn term, with the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, supporting student welfare, and ensuring accurate attendance data is maintained across the school.

Your new role

As Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance, working closely with parents, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to education and support positive outcomes for pupils.

Key responsibilities will include:

Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality across the school

Recording and analysing attendance data using the school's management information system

Identifying attendance concerns and implementing appropriate interventions

Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences

Producing attendance reports for senior leaders and pastoral teams

Managing attendance-related correspondence and documentation

Supporting Education Welfare processes, including referrals and meetings

Working collaboratively with safeguarding, pastoral and inclusion teams

Ensuring compliance with attendance legislation and school policies

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer or in a similar attendance-focused role within a school environment

Experience using school MIS systems such as

SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or ScholarPack

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Confidence working with attendance data and reporting systems

A proactive and resilient approach when dealing with challenging situations

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Hays

What you'll get in return

Immediate opportunity to secure a September start

Full-time position within a supportive secondary school

Potential for a permanent contract following the temporary period

Dedicated support from a specialist Hays Education consultant

Access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity in Wigan and would like the chance to secure a long-term or permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Hays Education to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

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