Attendance Officer

Academics; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time temp-to-perm

Immediate start

Permanent position

Support from Academics Ltd team

Make a difference in attendance andEng

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting an Attendance Officer for Canterbury. This part-time temp-to-perm role offers an ASAP start to support pupil attendance and safeguarding within a school setting.

You will monitor daily attendance, follow up unexplained absences, maintain records in the MIS, report on trends, and work with families and school staff to drive attendance improvements while handling sensitive information professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school attendance/administration or pastoral support role.
• Familiar with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom or other MIS.
• Strong safeguarding understanding.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Proactive and reliable with a solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and ensure records are accurate.
• Follow up on unexplained and persistent absences with parents and carers.
• Record attendance data in the school's MIS.
• Identify patterns and escalate attendance concerns.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams, teachers and SLT.
• Support attendance improvement strategies and interventions.
• Prepare attendance reports and maintain records.
• Communicate confidently with parents and carers.
• Assist with general school administration as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

School environment experience

Attendance procedures

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Attendance Officer - Canterbury

Part-time Temp-to-Perm Start ASAP

The Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring attendance, following up on absences and working closely with families and school staff to address attendance concerns.

Your duties will include:

• Monitoring daily pupil attendance and ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Following up on unexplained and persistent absences with parents and carers.
• Recording attendance information accurately using the school's MIS.
• Identifying patterns and concerns around attendance and escalating where appropriate.
• Working closely with pastoral teams, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting attendance improvement strategies and interventions.
• Preparing attendance reports and maintaining detailed records.
• Communicating confidently and professionally with parents and carers.
• Supporting with general school administration when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within a school environment - essential.
• Previous experience in attendance, administration, pastoral support or a similar school-based role.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• A strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence when communicating with parents, pupils and colleagues.
• The ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• A proactive, reliable and solution-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider school team.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Part-time temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
• Support from the dedicated Academics Ltd team throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupil attendance and engagement.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.