School Attendance Officer
About This Role
Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent
Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of working in a school attendance related role
Experience of using CMIS or SIMS software
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, verbally and in writing
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Ability to use standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office and in particular Excel
Resilience and an ability to work in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict
Ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including professionals, students and parents
Ability to remain professional at all times
Work effectively alone or within a group
Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.