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Attendance Officer - Wakefield

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£120 - £140 Daily
Temporary
Attendance Officer - Secondary School

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Position: Attendance Officer
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Attendance Officer Required for Secondary School in Wakefield - September 2026 Start

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Wakefield who are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their pastoral team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who is passionate about improving student outcomes through excellent attendance and safeguarding practices. The successful candidate will work closely with KS3 and KS4 students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance by:

Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality records.
Contacting parents/carers regarding student absences.
Identifying attendance concerns and implementing appropriate interventions.
Maintaining accurate attendance data and producing reports.
Working collaboratively with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams, and senior leaders.
Supporting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance.
Arranging meetings with parents/carers and external professionals where required.
Ensuring compliance with school attendance policies and statutory guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

Have previous experience working in an attendance, pastoral, education, or administrative role.
Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
Be confident using school management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Have experience working with young people or within an educational setting.
Demonstrate a professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and student welfare.

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
Strong attention to detail and data management skills.

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer

Competitive rates of pay.
Free safeguarding and CPD training.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant.
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive secondary school environment.

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is an award-winning education recruitment agency supporting schools and education professionals across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment

Reference: 225368870

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Attendance Officer - Wakefield

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£120 - £140 Daily
Temporary
Attendance Officer - Secondary School

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Position: Attendance Officer
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Attendance Officer Required for Secondary School in Wakefield - September 2026 Start

Prospero Teaching are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Wakefield who are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their pastoral team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who is passionate about improving student outcomes through excellent attendance and safeguarding practices. The successful candidate will work closely with KS3 and KS4 students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance by:

Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality records.
Contacting parents/carers regarding student absences.
Identifying attendance concerns and implementing appropriate interventions.
Maintaining accurate attendance data and producing reports.
Working collaboratively with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams, and senior leaders.
Supporting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance.
Arranging meetings with parents/carers and external professionals where required.
Ensuring compliance with school attendance policies and statutory guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

Have previous experience working in an attendance, pastoral, education, or administrative role.
Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
Be confident using school management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Have experience working with young people or within an educational setting.
Demonstrate a professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and student welfare.

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
Strong attention to detail and data management skills.

What Prospero Teaching Can Offer

Competitive rates of pay.
Free safeguarding and CPD training.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant.
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive secondary school environment.

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is an award-winning education recruitment agency supporting schools and education professionals across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment
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Reference: 225368870

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