Attendance Officer

Summary:

Attendance Officer role with a focus on improving student attendance and reducing persistent absence.

About the School:

The school is located in a welcoming community and is rated Good with Outstanding leadership by Ofsted. It is part of a supportive family of schools committed to continuous improvement and staff development.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in driving improvements in student attendance through strategic interventions and strong engagement with students, parents, and the wider school community. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on student outcomes and school performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits and late gate patrols to support consistent attendance.
• Implement whole-school strategies to reduce persistent absence and improve attendance levels.
• Engage with students and parents to identify and address barriers to attendance.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of attendance-related processes.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to develop and monitor attendance improvement plans.
• Monitor and report on attendance data to support school-wide decision-making.
• Support the school’s vision of putting students first and transforming lives through education.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture that values the well-being of all students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to conduct home visits and engage effectively with families.
• Experience in managing and monitoring attendance data.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Preferred

• Experience in working with students with additional needs.
• Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies and best practices.
• Experience in a school setting with a strong focus on student outcomes.
• Experience in a large or multi-academy trust environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and employment package.
• Generous staff benefits, including family-friendly policies and enhanced occupational benefits.
• Access to funded CPD opportunities, including qualifications up to Masters level.