School Attendance Officer - Hertfordshire

Interaction Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a School Attendance Officer for a lovely school in Hertfordshire. This role focuses on improving student attendance and working closely with families and staff to support early interventions. Candidates should have experience in an educational environment and strong organisational skills. A temporary to permanent contract is offered, with salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or education-related environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and follow up on absences.
• Liaise with families to address attendance concerns.
• Conduct home visits when necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in education

Tools

SIMS or other school MIS

Job description

Overview

Interaction Education are pleased to currently be on the lookout for a School Attendance Officer to join a lovely school based in Hertfordshire.

The key responsibilities of the role can be found below:

Job Purpose

To improve school attendance and reduce persistent absence by working closely with students, families, and staff. The role supports early intervention strategies, promotes a culture of high attendance, and ensures compliance with statutory attendance regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance, follow up on absences, and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Liaise with families to address attendance concerns and support early interventions.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies to reduce persistent absenteeism.
• Conduct home visits where necessary, ensuring appropriate safeguarding protocols.
• Prepare reports and data analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the school in complying with Hertfordshire County Council and DfE attendance policies.

Person Specification

• Experience working in a school or education-related environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Knowledge of SIMS or other school MIS is desirable.

Contract and Application Details

The salary for this position is negotiable dependent on experience, and the successful candidate will be taken on a temporary to permanent contract, 12 weeks of temporary followed by a potential permanent contract to follow if everything is going well.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or for more information please contact Tom at Interaction Education for more information.

Looking forward to receiving your application!