Attendance & Safeguarding Officer

St Mary's Catholic School; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking an Attendance Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality, contacting parents when absences are unexcused. The role supports safeguarding and works with staff to track trends and ensure accurate records.

You will report to the school and liaise daily with pupils, families and colleagues to promote regular attendance and positive attitudes toward education.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with young people and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Experience in school attendance or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor whole-school attendance and punctuality.
• Contact home when absence is unexplained and liaise with staff.
• Support safeguarding by identifying concerns and reporting them.
• Promote a culture of good attendance and punctuality across the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Experience with pupils/families

Safeguarding

Job description

St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishop’s Stortford is seeking an Attendance Officer to monitor attendance and punctuality, contacting parents when absences are unexcused. The role supports safeguarding and works with staff to track trends and ensure accurate records.

You will report to the school and liaise daily with pupils, families and colleagues to promote regular attendance and positive attitudes toward education.