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Attendance Officer

  • Administration
  • Birmingham
  • Primary
  • £90 - £110 per day
  • 2 September 2026
  • J563231419-1

Job Description

  • Administration
  • Birmingham
  • September 30, 2026

First for Education

School Attendance Officer

First for Education is seeking an organised, professional, and proactive School Attendance Officer to join a busy and well-structured school office in Saltley, supporting the effective day-to-day running of the school.
This is a part-time, long-term position, working as part of an established administrative team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role will involve supporting front-of-house operations, administrative processes, data management, pupil attendance monitoring, and accurate record keeping.
The school has a strong operational structure and a collaborative office team, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Administrator, Attendance Officer, or professional with strong transferable administrative skills.
School Administrator Benefits

  • Competitive daily rate (£90-£110 per day, dependent on experience)
  • PAYE paid weekly
  • Long-term stability and consistent work
  • Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

School Administrator Role Requirements

  • Previous experience in a school office, attendance, education, or administrative role
  • Experience using systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or similar school management systems
  • Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities, and deadlines effectively
  • Professional, approachable, and solution-focused manner
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply

The Successful School Attendance Officer Will

  • Provide professional front-of-house support, including answering calls and greeting visitors
  • Manage school communications, including emails, correspondence, and enquiries
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil and staff records
  • Support daily attendance tracking, monitoring, reporting, and data management
  • Assist with general school administration and office-based duties
  • Work closely with school leadership, teaching staff, pupils, parents, and colleagues
  • Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, compliance, and high standards of administrative practice at all times

Interested in This School Attendance Officer Job in Saltley?If you are interested in applying for this School Attendance Officer role in Saltley, please apply today or send your CV to tevin.phillips@firstforeducation.co.uk.
Safeguarding & ComplianceWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

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As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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