Attendance Officer Jobs in South West England — Recruitment agencies

Job Title: Attendance Officer Location: South Bristol Start Date: September Salary: £25,900 - £31,000 per annum Are you an organised and proactive professional with a passion for improving student attendance and wellbeing? Do you have the confidence to build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies? Are you looking for a rewarding permanent Attendance Officer role within a supportive secondary school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming secondary sc…

Attendance Officer – Bristol Role: Attendance Officer Location: Bristol (BS Area) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Salary: £24,500 – £27,500 per annum (depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time plus 1 week Agency: Wayman Education About the School: We are seeking an energetic, organized, and highly resilient Attendance Officer to join a bustling, successful comprehensive secondary school in Bristol. The school boasts an excellent reputation for professional development and provides a highly supportive network for all its non-teaching administrative staff. About the Role: This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a background in school administration, housing, social work, youth coaching, or emergency services who wants to transition into an impactful educational role. You will spend your days investigating absences, working directly with pupils to motivate them, and ensuring school records are flawless. Key Responsibilities: • Ensure all student absences are accounted for daily, logging detailed, accurate notes on the database. • Work in partnership with families to identify underlying issues causing poor attendance (e.g., anxiety, bullying, transport problems). • Conduct targeted home visits within the local Bristol area to engage with parents of persistently absent pupils. • Collaborate closely with the school’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Safeguarding teams. • Assist in compiling legal packages for the Local Authority if attendance enforcement or fines become necessary. Requirements: • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and reassuring telephone manner. • Competency in data management, reporting, and using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Prior MIS experience is preferred. • Ability to remain calm, objective, and supportive under pressure. • A valid UK driving license and personal vehicle are essential due to the home-visit requirements of the role. • Commitment to safeguarding children; a full enhanced DBS check will be processed upon appointment. To Apply: Please send your CV to Wayman Education.

School Attendance Officer | ASAP Start | Torquay, Devon Supportive, professional, and dedicated to student participation. A picturesque and welcoming school in Torquay is looking for a Attendance Officer to join them as soon as possible . This role is perfect for someone with a background in social work, policing, or school administration who enjoys working directly with the community to achieve positive outcomes. The Snapshot • Location: Torquay, Devon (Easy access from Paignton and Newton Abbot) • Salary: £24,000 – £27,500 (dependent on experience) • Contract: Permanent, Term-time only • Start Date: Immediate Detailed Responsibilities • Frontline Response: Responding to "missing in education" alerts and working quickly to locate students who are not in school without a prior notification. • Home-School Liaison: Building strong, trusting relationships with "hard-to-reach" families to improve the school's reputation and engagement levels. • In-School Support: Working with the SENCO to ensure students with additional needs have the necessary adjustments to facilitate their attendance. • Record Keeping: Maintaining meticulous notes on all parental contact and home visits to ensure a clear audit trail for the Local Authority. How to Apply If you are a practical, reliable professional looking for a stable role in a school that values your contribution, please submit your CV today.