Attendance Officer

Academics; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Academics Ltd is assisting a Gravesend school in recruiting an Attendance Officer to monitor and improve pupil attendance. The role involves liaising with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school team to ensure accurate records and timely interventions.

The successful candidate will have prior school experience, be proficient with school MIS systems, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. This is a part-time, temp-to-perm position with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school environment is essential.
• Experience in attendance, school administration or a similar role.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom or another MIS.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and attendance procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records.
• Follow up on pupil absences and contact parents/carers.
• Record and update attendance information on the MIS.
• Identify attendance concerns and escalate persistent absence.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff and SLT.
• Support attendance interventions and improve rates.
• Produce attendance reports and maintain records.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers about attendance.
• Support general school administration as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Professional approach

DBS Update Service willingness

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Attendance Officer - Gravesend

Part-time | Temp-to-Perm | Start ASAP

Academics Ltd are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established school in Gravesend who are looking to appoint an experienced Attendance Officer to join their busy school office team.

The Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will play an important role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with pupils, parents, staff and the wider school team.

• Monitoring and maintaining accurate pupil attendance records.
• Following up on pupil absences and contacting parents and carers where required.
• Recording and updating attendance information on the school's MIS.
• Identifying attendance concerns and escalating persistent absence appropriately.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting the school with attendance interventions and improving attendance rates.
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Communicating professionally with parents and carers regarding attendance.
• Supporting general school administration and office duties when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

About You

• Previous experience working within a school environment - essential.
• Previous experience in attendance, school administration or a similar role.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• A good understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to confidently communicate with parents, pupils and staff.
• A proactive and professional approach to their work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of 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.
• Ongoing support from the dedicated Academics Ltd team.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive 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