Job Description

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 ResponsibilitiesMonitoring daily pupil attendance and punctualityManaging first day response procedures and investigating unexplained absencesMaintaining accurate attendance records using ARBOR, SIMS, and BROMCOMProducing attendance reports for senior leadership teamsLiaising with parents/carers regarding attendance concernsSupporting safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns appropriatelyWorking closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agenciesManaging attendance meetings, letters, and related documentationEnsuring compliance with school attendance policies and DfE guidelinesSupporting general school office and reception duties where requiredCandidate RequirementsPrevious experience working as an Attendance Officer or within a primary school office environment is essentialStrong working knowledge of school attendance proceduresExperience using ARBOR, SIMS, and/or BROMCOMExcellent communication and organisational skillsAbility to manage confidential information professionallyStrong administrative and data entry skillsGood working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to work independently and prioritise workload effectivelyUnderstanding of safeguarding within education settingsAreas CoveredRoles are available across:DudleyWalsallWolverhamptonSandwellWest BromwichTiptonOldburyBilstonBrierley HillStourbridgeImportant InformationNo training will be provided; candidates must be experienced and able to undertake the role immediatelyAn Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is highly desirableCandidates without an Enhanced DBS will be required to obtain and pay for their own Enhanced DBS check prior to employmentAll roles are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and referencing checksThese 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.