Primary School Attendance Officer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Area | Blackburn, United KingdomBurnley, United KingdomRossendale, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Primary Education - Support Staff |
| Salary | £25989 - £28142 per annum + Grade 6, term-time |
| Start Date | November 2025 or ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | Burnley_1759913798 |
| Job Views | 65 |
- Description
Job Opportunity: Attendance Officer - Primary School (Burnley Area)
Burnley, LancashireStart Date: November or as soon as possible - with potential for earlier start for training or trial dayPosition: Attendance OfficerGrade: Grade 6Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm (with potential for hybrid flexibility)
Veritas Education is proud to be working in exclusive partnership with a welcoming and rapidly growing primary school in the Burnley area to appoint a committed and proactive Attendance Officer.
This is a key role within the school's administrative and pastoral team, and an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about improving pupil attendance and outcomes.
About the Role:
As the Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for managing and improving attendance across the school. You will work closely with the pastoral team, SLT, teachers, and families to identify and overcome barriers to attendance. Your work will directly support the school's safeguarding and pupil wellbeing strategies.
Key aspects of the role include:
Monitoring daily attendance using school systems (e.g. SIMS or equivalent)
Accurately recording, reporting and analysing attendance data
Making first-day absence calls and following up on unexplained absences
Identifying and tracking pupils with poor attendance or persistent absence (PA)
Working with parents/carers to improve attendance through phone calls, meetings, and home visits where appropriate
Coordinating with external agencies such as EWO (Education Welfare Officer) where necessary
Preparing attendance reports for senior leaders and governors
Supporting the school's safeguarding procedures via attendance tracking and CPOMs entries
Contributing to school-wide attendance strategies, reward systems and awareness initiatives
Key Requirements:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Has prior experience in a similar role or has relevant school-based administrative experience
Is confident using CPOMs, SIMS, or similar safeguarding/attendance monitoring systems
Has a working knowledge of attendance regulations, codes, and legal responsibilities
Is well-organised, detail-oriented and able to manage their time independently
Can remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Can build positive, supportive relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries
Understands the importance of safeguarding and the link between attendance and pupil wellbeing
What We Offer:
A warm, inclusive, and forward-thinking school environment
A committed staff team and experienced senior leadership
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families
Ongoing CPD and support through both the school and Veritas Education
Flexible working opportunities, including the potential for hybrid work (subject to discussion)
If you're a compassionate, motivated individual who enjoys helping children and families thrive, we would love to hear from you.
???? To apply or find out more, please contact Veritas Education:Ben Tsui; btsui@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
- Experience
- School Administration School Office SIMs Attendance Pastoral
- Qualifications
- School Administration School Office SIMs Attendance Pastoral
