Attendance Officer

Summary:

Attendance Officer role at a school seeking dedicated professionals to improve student attendance and engagement.

About the School:

A school committed to academic excellence, creativity, and student well-being, with a strong focus on inclusivity and innovation in education.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting students, families, and staff to ensure consistent attendance and engagement. This position is essential in removing barriers to learning and promoting a positive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures.
• Manage a caseload of attendance cases, preparing evidence for legal action when required.
• Track, analyse, and report on attendance data to inform interventions and planning.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies to deliver attendance initiatives.
• Coordinate home visits, including unannounced visits with partner agencies.
• Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders.
• Deliver training on attendance regulations and best practice.
• Conduct meetings and interviews in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Liaise with staff to support learning provision for students with attendance barriers.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working with children, young people, and families in education or community settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage complex cases and make balanced decisions.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and improving student outcomes.

Preferred

• Experience in education or social care settings.
• Familiarity with attendance-related legislation and policy.
• Experience in delivering training or professional development.
• Experience working with external agencies or in multi-agency settings.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full-time equivalent salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and health insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development.