Attendance Officer
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d4c85459-2b96-4e2b-9a9f-f30c57f61c45 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join us, on a temporary maternity contract, who embodies these values, joining our pastoral team and ensuring that our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn.
In this vital role, you will champion our caring value by acting as the first point of contact for families regarding student absences, building trusting, supportive relationships to understand the root causes of poor attendance. You will be part of a team that identifying patterns of non-attendance, collaborating closely with year leaders, pastoral staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning for vulnerable students. You will monitor and analyse school-wide attendance data and manage the daily absence process by maintaining accurate, legally compliant records.
You will need a good standard of general education and be prepared to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team, a team who are committed to making a difference to student learning and development.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
Testwood School offer professional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a cycle scheme to all staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.
We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join us, on a temporary maternity contract, who embodies these values, joining our pastoral team and ensuring that our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn.
In this vital role, you will champion our caring value by acting as the first point of contact for families regarding student absences, building trusting, supportive relationships to understand the root causes of poor attendance. You will be part of a team that identifying patterns of non-attendance, collaborating closely with year leaders, pastoral staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning for vulnerable students. You will monitor and analyse school-wide attendance data and manage the daily absence process by maintaining accurate, legally compliant records.
You will need a good standard of general education and be prepared to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team, a team who are committed to making a difference to student learning and development.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
What the school offers its staff
Testwood School offer professional development opportunities, wellbeing support and a cycle scheme to all staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.