Attendance Officer

The Grove; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused school in Slough seeks a dedicated individual to manage pupil attendance and support their learning and wellbeing. You will track and maintain accurate attendance records, contact parents regarding absences, and promote a positive attendance culture. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff and providing guidance to families. The school values inclusivity and offers professional development opportunities along with access to various perks.

Benefits

State-of-the-art building

Access to onsite gym

Free parking

Professional development

Laptop

On-site technical support

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive individual.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage pupil attendance.
• Track and maintain attendance records.
• Contact parents regarding absences.
• Support pupils in overcoming attendance barriers.
• Generate attendance reports.

Job description

Responsibilities

• To monitor and manage pupil attendance and support initiatives to improve overall attendance. You will:
• Track and maintain accurate attendance records, ensuring compliance with school and statutory requirements.
• Contact parents and carers regarding absences, liaising to resolve attendance issues and provide guidance.
• Work closely with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and class teachers to identify patterns of absence and support interventions.
• Support pupils and families to overcome barriers to attendance, including providing advice and referrals to appropriate services.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of attendance improvement strategies and initiatives.
• Generate reports on attendance data for staff, governors, and external agencies as required.
• Promote a positive attendance culture across the school, recognising and celebrating good attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.

What We Offer

• A brand-new state of the art building
• A welcoming and dedicated team of staff who are passionate about making a difference.
• The opportunity to work with our diverse community
• A high-quality programme of professional development
• Laptop
• On site and remote technical support
• Access to onsite gym
• Free parking

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a strong desire to support children's learning and wellbeing through attendance management?

We welcome applicants from a range of experiences, recognising that colleagues can develop and grow into this role. Your attitudes, ethos and skills are as important as your experiences. We are a highly inclusive, community-focused school where children are at the forefront of everything that we do. We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and child-centred colleague to be part of the team.