Attendance Officer
Full Time
We’re looking for a calm, organised and proactive Attendance Officer who can help boost attendance, support student welfare, and play a key role in making sure every child gets the best chance to succeed.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be the friendly, steady presence behind the school’s attendance systems, making sure nothing slips through the net. Your day-to-day will include:
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Keeping SIMS up to date with accurate absence and punctuality information
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Supporting students and families through attendance challenges
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Handling daily attendance tracking and intervention cycles
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Carrying out home visits or meetings when needed
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Working closely with staff, parents and the Local Authority
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Helping to encourage positive attendance across the school community
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Preparing reports and statistics for SLT, the Education Welfare Officer and external partners
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Supporting safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
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Providing first aid support when required
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Supporting whole-class supervision during short-term teacher absence
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who:
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Loves building positive relationships with families and staff
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Can stay calm under pressure in a busy environment
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Enjoys problem-solving and putting plans in place
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Understands safeguarding and takes student welfare seriously
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Can handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
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Works confidently on their own as well as part of a wider team
What you’ll bring
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Strong administrative skills and sharp attention to detail
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Confidence using SIMS or similar school systems
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Knowledge of attendance legislation, or the willingness to learn
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A friendly, approachable manner with students and parents
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A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and fair access to education