Attendance Officer at Dorchester Middle School

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dorchester Middle School is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality among pupils. You will monitor attendance data, follow up absences with families, and work with external agencies to implement effective interventions.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time (38 weeks). It requires strong literacy, IT skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils to achieve their potential.

Formación

• Strong literacy and report-writing skills are required.
• Experience working with young people and families is preferred.
• Knowledge of attendance regulations and barriers to school attendance.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and maintain accurate attendance and punctuality records using school management systems.
• Follow up student absences and lateness with parents/carers and ensure all absences are recorded.
• Identify and implement intervention strategies to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Undertake home visits and meetings with parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports and statistical returns.
• Work with school staff, families, the Local Authority and external agencies to promote safeguarding.

Conocimientos

Report writing

IT proficiency

Experience with young people

Attendance regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Educación

Good standard of education

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Attendance Officer

Permanent

37 hours per week, Term Time only (38 Weeks)

Grade 7, scp8 - £27,709 pro-rata

Required: As soon as possible

At Dorchester Middle School, we believe excellent attendance is fundamental to student success. We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and organised attendance officer to join our dedicated support team and play a key role in promoting high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and families, has strong administrative and communication skills, and is committed to supporting pupils to achieve their full potential through regular school attendance.

Key Aspects Of The Role

• Monitor and maintain accurate attendance and punctuality records using school management systems.
• Follow up student absences and lateness with parents/carers and ensure all absences are appropriately recorded.
• Identify and implement intervention strategies to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Undertake home visits and attend meetings with parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports and statistical returns.
• Work closely with school staff, families, the Local Authority and external agencies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people.

The Successful Applicant Will

• Have a good standard of education with strong literacy and report‑writing skills.
• Possess strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Have experience working with young people and families, ideally within education.
• Have knowledge of attendance regulations and barriers to school attendance.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for all pupils.

Dorchester Middle School is part of the Wessex Multi‑Academy Trust, working collaboratively with local schools to provide high-quality education and support for all pupils.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

For more information, please contact Kelly Leeming on 01305 265651.