Attendance Administrator

Summary:

Attendance Administrator role with a focus on improving school attendance and punctuality.

About the School:

The school is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and ambitious learning environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the school's mission to improve student attendance and punctuality. You will work closely with students and families to promote a positive attitude towards education and ensure that parents understand their responsibilities regarding attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor student attendance records to identify patterns and address persistent absence.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to promote positive attendance behaviors.
• Provide support and guidance to families to help them understand the importance of regular school attendance.
• Collaborate with other school departments to ensure a coordinated approach to improving attendance.
• Maintain accurate records and report attendance data to relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and deliver attendance-related training or information sessions for parents and students.
• Support the school in raising achievement through improved attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with the Multi-Academy Trust to align attendance strategies with broader educational goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a school or educational setting, preferably in attendance or administrative roles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Understanding of statutory responsibilities related to school attendance.
• Commitment to student welfare and achievement.

Preferred

• Experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust or similar educational organization.
• Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures in schools.
• Experience with data management systems or attendance tracking software.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs or additional needs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to a comprehensive employee well-being scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme and salary sacrifice bus pass scheme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.