Attendance Officer
About This Role
Please note that this role is for one day a week (7.4 hours per week). The actual day is to be confirmed, and this will be discussed with shortlisted candidates at interview.At Millthorpe, we believe that excellent attendance is fundamental to successful outcomes for our students. We are seeking a committed and proactive Attendance Officer to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring every student has the best opportunity to succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about removing barriers to education and making a tangible difference to young people's lives. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you will help drive improvements in attendance and punctuality, supporting our school's ambition to achieve the highest standards for every child.
As Attendance Officer, you will monitor attendance patterns, investigate persistent absence, engage with families, conduct home visits where required and maintain accurate records and reporting systems. You will work collaboratively with academy leaders, pastoral teams and safeguarding colleagues to ensure that attendance concerns are identified and addressed swiftly and effectively.
We are looking for someone who combines excellent administrative skills with strong interpersonal abilities. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, able to manage competing priorities and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and care.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.
Please note, the Trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.