Attendance Officer
About This Role
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Report to: Associate Deputy Headteacher
Main Purpose of the Role
The Attendance Lead will:
l Monitor and track student attendance and
punctuality on a daily basis.
l Identify patterns of absence and implement
timely interventions.
l Contact families regarding attendance
concerns and work collaboratively to improve
attendance.
l Produce attendance reports and analyse
attendance data to support decision-making.
l Support attendance panels, meetings and
student reintegration plans.
l Work closely with Heads of Year, the
Safeguarding Team and SEND department to
remove barriers to attendance.
l Liaise with external agencies, including the
Local Authority, where appropriate.
l Promote a positive culture of attendance
across the school community.
l Ensure compliance with statutory attendance
guidance and school procedures.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
l Has excellent organisational and administrative
skills.
l Can communicate confidently and sensitively
with students, families and staff.
l Has strong attention to detail and the ability
to analyse data.
l Is proactive, resilient and solution-focused.
l Can manage challenging conversations
professionally and constructively
l Has experience working in a school, pastoral,
safeguarding or administrative environment
(desirable).
l Shares our commitment to ensuring every
student can thrive and succeed