Attendance Officer

Summary:

Join a school's Attendance Officer team to support student attendance and family engagement.

About the School:

A school is committed to providing a first-class education, fostering hard work, integrity, and kindness. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment with strong pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance. This is a key position within a high-performing team, focused on ensuring students can fully benefit from the opportunities available at the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students and families to improve attendance through targeted interventions.
• Work closely with specific year groups to identify and address attendance challenges.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of attendance and related communications.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams and other school staff to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Show initiative in developing strategies to improve attendance outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on attendance trends.
• Engage with parents and carers to build positive relationships and encourage attendance.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working in a school or education setting, ideally with a focus on student support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Preferred

• Experience in a role involving student engagement or pastoral support.
• Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures in education.
• Experience with data management systems or attendance tracking software.
• Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• On-site nursery and free parking available.