Attendance Officer - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Attendance Officer - Secondary Academy, ChesterfieldFull-Time | Potential for Permanent Position

Are you organised, approachable, and committed to making a difference in young people's lives?

A thriving secondary academy in Chesterfield is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their team on a full-time basis. This is a vital role in supporting students' success by ensuring excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity for the role to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage daily student attendance records
• Work closely with students, parents, and staff to promote and improve attendance
• Follow up on absences and ensure appropriate documentation is collected
• Produce attendance reports and data for senior leaders
• Liaise with external agencies when necessary

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a similar school-based or administrative role (preferred)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident using attendance systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Proactive, supportive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Training and ongoing professional development
• The chance to make a real impact on student outcomes
• Potential for a permanent contract for the right individual

If you are ready to play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and achievement, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more or express interest in these exciting opportunities, please Andy Rogers on

Help us build a culture of success through excellent attendance.