We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

Chorlton High School is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to play a key role in improving attendance and engagement across the school.

This is a vital position, working closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access a high-quality education.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.

This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full-time equivalent is £33,143, Grade 6.

Key responsibilities

As a Attendance Officer, you will:

Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and families

Manage a caseload of attendance cases, maintaining accurate documentation and preparing evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where required

Track, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planning

Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns and targeted interventions

Coordinate and undertake home visits, including lone visits, unannounced visits and joint visits with partner agencies such as the Police, Health and Social Care

Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post-prosecution casework

Deliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practice

Conduct meetings and interviews in line with safeguarding and child protection procedures

Liaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on-site attendance

Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery

Maintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional development

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced in supporting children, young people, and families

Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance-related legislation

Confident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisions

Resilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressure

Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies

Committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all students

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses

Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff

Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service

Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free

Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines

Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans

Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more

bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases