Attendance Officer

Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Term Time

Actual Salary: £27,577 - £30,459

Interview Date: Thursday 25^th June 2026

RAISE Rochdale Pupil Referral Service is looking to appoint a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to lead on monitoring, improving, and promoting student attendance.

This is a vital role within our provision, supporting some of Rochdale’s most vulnerable young people to re-engage with education. You will play a key part in identifying barriers to attendance and working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to improve outcomes, under the supervision of SLT.

Raise Rochdale PRS is currently based over three sites; candidates will be required to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role. Transport is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and analyse student attendance and punctuality

• Maintain accurate attendance records in line with statutory requirements

• Follow up on absences promptly, including first day calling procedures

• Work directly with pupils and families to improve attendance

• Carry out home visits where appropriate and necessary

• Develop and implement strategies to address persistent absence

• Produce regular attendance reports for leadership

• Liaise with external agencies, including the Local Authority and safeguarding teams

• Support safeguarding processes, ensuring student welfare is prioritised

• Promote a culture of high attendance and punctuality across the service
  

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in an administrative or attendance-related role, ideally within education

• Has strong organisational and IT skills (e.g. SIMS or similar systems)

• Is confident communicating with parents/carers and external professionals

• Can build positive relationships with vulnerable young people

• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and attendance legislation

• Is able to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Is resilient, empathetic, and solution-focused

What We Offer

• A supportive and dedicated staff team

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• A rewarding role making a real difference to young people’s lives

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@raiserochdale.org by 11:59pm on Monday 15^th June 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need to re-apply.