Attendance & Punctuality Coordinator

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Report writing

IT proficiency

Experience with young people

Attendance regulations knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.