Attendance Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Attendance Officer for a 7-month contract with a local authority in Walsall, to support schools, children, young people and families to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.

You will work within the School Attendance Support Service, with home visits, liaison with schools, and delivery of attendance action plans; hybrid working with 30 hours per week, term-time until March 31, 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Experience within an educational setting.
• Previous experience supporting or improving school attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and identify pupils at risk of persistent absence.
• Work with schools to implement attendance improvement strategies.
• Support schools in addressing barriers to regular attendance.
• Assist in developing and delivering attendance action plans.
• Build relationships with children, families, and carers.
• Conduct home visits to engage families and assess barriers to attendance.
• Facilitate meetings with parents and pupils to promote attendance.
• Provide guidance to families to improve educational participation.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Educational setting experience

Attendance improvement experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Professional development in education/attendance

Job description

Walsall, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

7-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 7-month contract position with a local authority aimed at supporting schools, children, young people, and families to improve school attendance and reduce persistent absence. The Attendance Officer will be part of the School Attendance Support Service, offering advice, intervention, challenge, and support to families and educational settings. The goal is to ensure children have access to education and achieve their full potential.
  

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and identify pupils at risk of persistent absence.
  
• Work proactively with schools to implement attendance improvement strategies.
  
• Support schools in addressing barriers preventing regular attendance.
  
• Assist in the development and delivery of attendance action plans.
  
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, parents, and carers.
  
• Conduct home visits to engage families and assess barriers to attendance.
  
• Facilitate meetings with parents, carers, and pupils to promote regular school attendance.
  
• Provide guidance and support to families to improve educational participation.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
  
• Experience within an educational setting.
  
• Previous experience supporting or improving school attendance.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
  
• Evidence of relevant professional development relating to education, attendance, family support, safeguarding, or child welfare.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 30 hours per week
  
• Working structure: 30 hours across 4 days
  
• Enhanced DBS with barred list required.
  
• Hybrid arrangements: Remote working with home/school visits
  
• Term time only – March 31st, 2027, with potential extension