School Attendance Officer

Winner Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a School Attendance Officer in Birmingham. This full-time role involves monitoring student attendance, managing records, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in school administration, and proficiency with SIMS software. The position offers competitive pay and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Local work opportunities

Flexible working

Free CPD training courses

Referral fee

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor attendance and update student records.
• Experience with administrative tasks and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily student attendance.
• Update and maintain pupil attendance records.
• Provide administrative support and conduct home visits.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent interpersonal skills

Previous school attendance/administration experience

Motivated and professional

Proficient computer skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Positive relationships with staff and parents

Knowledge of school attendance procedures

Tools

SIMS software

Job description

Are you an experienced Attendance Officer looking for a new opportunity in Birmingham?

Winner Education are working closely with a school in Central Birmingham in assisting them with the recruitment of a School Attendance Officer. The role is full time, 8:30-3:30pm per day. You will be required to start immediately on a long-term placement with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day to day attendance monitoring
• Updating student records
• Previous experience using SIMS software system
• Supporting students and families regarding attendance issues
• Liaising student parents/guardians to verify student absences
• Monitoring and enforcing school attendance policies
• Maintain accurate pupil attendance records
• Provide administrative support as and when required
• Conducting home visits
• Produce pupil attendance reports
• Provide cover on main school reception as and when required
• Present data to senior leaders
• Attend management meetings when required

The Successful School Attendance Officer will:

• Need to be highly organised
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have previous school attendance/administration experience
• Be highly motivated, professional and forward thinking
• Have proficient computer skills including experience with SIMS
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be able to form positive relationships with all staff and parents
• Require knowledge of school attendance procedures

Why supply with Winner Education?

• PAYE payroll as standard!
• Competitive rates of pay!
• Local work!
• £200 referral fee if you refer a teacher or TA for Winner Education!
• FREE CPD training courses!
• Flexible working
• No obligation say yes to the work you want!

When you register with Winner, you will be assigned a specialist consultant who has been working with schools for 12 years and will be able to guide and support you through your assignments.

If you are interested in our School Attendance Officer role in Central Birmingham or would like more information on how Winner Education can support your school journey, please contact Dan on (phone number removed).

Winner Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide 2 satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer.