Attendance Officer

ATTENDANCE OFFICER
A fantastic all-through school is seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to provide vital administrative and operational support to ensure outstanding attendance across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a culture of high attendance, supporting students and families, and maintaining accurate attendance data in line with school policies and statutory requirements.

ATTENDANCE OFFICER ROLE

• Leading on attendance strategy across two schools, ensuring procedures and policies are effectively embedded and consistently applied
• Tracking and analysing attendance data to identify students needing support and highlighting potential safeguarding concerns
• Advising on and implementing strategies to promote regular and punctual attendance, including leading whole-school initiatives
• Building productive relationships with students, particularly those with poor attendance or social care involvement
• Providing pastoral support, guidance and feedback to students to aid behavioural, emotional and social development
• Addressing conflict and challenging behaviour with confidence while responding to safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately
• Acting as the lead professional on Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans where required

ATTENDANCE OFFICER ESSENTIALS

• Holding GCSE Maths and English at grade B/6 or above
• 12 months in a school administrative role
• Having experience working with young people from complex backgrounds
• Demonstrating a history of continually improving pupil outcomes
• Showing a desire to work in a pioneering and forward-thinking environment
• Representing the school confidently with parents and external stakeholders
• Adapting effectively in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced setting
• Building strong, positive relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.

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