Attendance & Engagement Officer – Secondary School

Zest Education; Stone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking an Attendance Officer for a secondary school in Stone to monitor and improve student attendance, identify patterns of absence, and engage with students, parents and staff to promote regular attendance. This temporary full-time role starts ASAP and requires safeguarding compliance.

Applicants should have recent school-based experience and be comfortable working with parents, students and staff, with an enhanced DBS and DBS Update Service.

Qualifications

• Recent school-based attendance experience (within last 5 years).
• Enhanced DBS and Update Service registration.
• Safeguarding checks and references available.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance records
• Investigate and follow up on unexplained absences
• Communicate with parents, students, and staff regarding attendance matters
• Implement strategies to improve overall attendance rates
• Maintain accurate attendance records

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attendance policies

Job description

Zest Education is seeking an Attendance Officer for a secondary school in Stone to monitor and improve student attendance, identify patterns of absence, and engage with students, parents and staff to promote regular attendance. This temporary full-time role starts ASAP and requires safeguarding compliance.

Applicants should have recent school-based experience and be comfortable working with parents, students and staff, with an enhanced DBS and DBS Update Service.