Attendance Officer

Newton Abbot College; Highweek; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A role where your work really matters

Professional development

Competitive pension with employer 17%

Job summary

Newton Abbot College is seeking an Attendance Officer to champion belonging and engagement, promoting excellent attendance and student success. You will liaise with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure attendance is monitored and improved, with data analysis supporting senior leaders and governors.

The role requires experience with young people, strong communication, confidence with IT and data, and a safeguarding-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate in their approach.
• Is confident using IT systems and managing data.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to promote good attendance.
• Support daily interventions for students with persistent absence.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, following up on absences in line with our school policy.
• Support the preparation of attendance reports for senior leaders and governors.
• Support with the analysis and interpretation of attendance and student data to make informed decisions, measure impact and support continuous improvement in attendance across our school.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using our MIS system.
• Make absence calls and follow up unexplained absence.
• Work with students and families to discuss barriers preventing a child from attending.
• Work with families to agree practical strategies for improving attendance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who are struggling with attendance.
• Carry out attendance check-ins and return-to-school conversations.
• Help anxious or reluctant pupils feel confident about returning.
• Work with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and SEND staff where appropriate.

Job description

Behind every successful learner is a team that cares. As our Attendance Officer, you'll champion belonging, engagement and opportunity for every student.

Are you a practical, proactive professional who enjoys working with people and finding solutions? Would you like to play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and supporting student success? In this role your work will directly contribute to creating a school environment where every student feels valued, connected, and known.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. When our students attend regularly and feel supported, they can focus fully on learning, achievement, and personal growth.

What makes us special

Our staff team believe passionately in the power of education to transform lives. We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience that we can; an experience that supports, challenges and inspires our students to achieve their potential and develop into well rounded, kind, resilient and responsible young people, who have a deep love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our values and vision for inclusive education
• Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate in their approach.
• Is confident using IT systems and managing data.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In this role you will:

• Liaise with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to promote good attendance.
• Support daily interventions for students with persistent absence.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, following up on absences in line with our school policy.
• Support the preparation of attendance reports for senior leaders and governors.
• Support with the analysis and interpretation of attendance and student data to make informed decisions, measure impact and support continuous improvement in attendance across our school.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using our MIS system.
• Make absence calls and follow up unexplained absence.
• Work with students and families to discuss barriers preventing a child from attending.
• Work with families to agree practical strategies for improving attendance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who are struggling with attendance.
• Carry out attendance check-ins and return-to-school conversations.
• Help anxious or reluctant pupils feel confident about returning.
• Work with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and SEND staff where appropriate.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in creating the conditions to support the growth of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of c17%*
• Ongoing professional development

*employer contribution rates set by the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November at 9.00am. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th November.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school, please contact Harriett Buchanan, Assistant Headteacher on [e-mail]

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