Remote Attendance Officer – Drive School Engagement

Walsall Community Network; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an Attendance Officer on a fixed-term basis to work 30 hours per week during term time, across the Walsall area. You will engage with pupils, families and schools to identify barriers to attendance and implement strategies to improve educational engagement.

The role requires experience in education or children's services and strong communication and organisational skills. The post is based within the School Attendance Support Service, with remote working and a

Qualifications

• Experience of working in education, children's services, or related bodies.
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and professionally.
• Commitment to restorative, supportive and solution-focused approaches.

Responsibilities

• Undertake home visits and meetings with parents or carers.
• Liaise with schools and partner agencies to monitor attendance.
• Analyse attendance data and contribute to multi-agency discussions.
• Develop and review plans to improve attendance and engagement.
• Provide advice and challenge to schools to identify effective interventions.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Professional judgment

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an Attendance Officer on a fixed-term basis to work 30 hours per week during term time, across the Walsall area. You will engage with pupils, families and schools to identify barriers to attendance and implement strategies to improve educational engagement.

The role requires experience in education or children's services and strong communication and organisational skills. The post is based within the School Attendance Support Service, with remote working and a