Lead Attendance Officer

Sir Herbert Leon Academy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Lead Attendance Officer to enhance student attendance and engagement. The ideal candidate will monitor attendance data, collaborate with families and students, and implement strategies to improve attendance. This role necessitates strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to inclusive education. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits including healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Empathy and ability to work with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse attendance data daily and weekly.
• Work with families and pupils to tackle persistent absence.
• Deliver and support interventions to improve attendance.
• Be a point of contact for external agencies and services.
• Promote a culture where excellent attendance is recognised.

Job description

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

FIP082502

Posted on: 13/01/2026 – Application Deadline: 27/01/2026

Lift Firth Park
Fircroft Avenue
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD
United Kingdom

Job title: Lead Attendance Officer
Salary: NJC 24-27 £35,412 - £38,220 (FTE) £31,978 - £34,406 (Actual salary) + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 26th January
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP

About the role

Good attendance is the foundation of success at school. As our Attendance Manager, you’ll lead on attendance tracking, working closely with pupils, families and colleagues to identify patterns, remove barriers, and support those who need help to attend regularly.

You’ll

• Monitor and analyse attendance data daily and weekly
• Work with families and pupils to tackle persistent absence
• Deliver and support interventions to improve attendance
• Be a point of contact for external agencies and services
• Promote a culture where excellent attendance is recognised and celebrated

You’ll work as part of our committed pastoral team, ensuring no pupil is left behind. This is a role where attention to detail, empathy and strong communication skills really matter.

About our school

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11–16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact—in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact Nichola Butler - School Operations Manager - [e-mail]

We offer you

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Diversity & Equality

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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