Attendance Officer
About This Role
Salary: Scale 7 SCP 23-29 £34,434.00 - £39,862.00, Actual Salary: £29,485.80 - £34,133.79 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme LGPS + Additional Benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time + Inset days
Contract: Fixed term until August 2027
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed every day?
We are seeking a committed and proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated Pastoral Team at Lift Sir Herbert Leon. This is a key role within the school, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive through excellent attendance and punctuality.
As Attendance Officer, you will play a vital part in tracking, monitoring and improving attendance across the school. You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and promote a culture where every child is in school, every day.
You're someone who will be able to:
* Promote and maintain high expectations of attendance and punctuality across the school
* Accurately track and analyse attendance data to identify trends and inform interventions
* Work proactively with students and families to overcome barriers to attendance
* Build strong, professional relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
* Communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders
* Manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
* Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times
Looking to make a difference every day?
Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring students are present, engaged and ready to learn. Your work will directly impact the outcomes, well-being, and life chances of our young people.
You're someone who has:
* GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
* Experience working with children or young people
* Strong administrative and data-handling skills with high accuracy
* The ability to analyse information and use this to inform decision-making
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A resilient, solution-focused approach with a genuine passion for education