Sixth Form Attendance Advisor – Cycle-to-Work & Free Parking

Teacheroo; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Hot meals on-site

Job summary

Northgate High School is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to ensure Sixth Form attendance is recorded accurately and follow-ups are carried out for missing absences.

You will liaise with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form and Pastoral Support, communicate with parents, maintain registers, and prepare weekly and monthly reports. The role requires confidentiality and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience of interaction with students.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and keep knowledge up to date
• Effective communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to take the initiative
• The ability to input information accurately
• Good office skills including Microsoft Office.
• Pleasant manner and enthusiastic
• Self motivated and discreet/diplomatic

Responsibilities

• Record Sixth Form student attendance and follow up absences with parents/carers.
• Enter absence details into the school management system.
• Check missing registers and ensure they are completed.
• Ensure all class and assembly registers are complete for safeguarding.
• Refer immediate concerns to Line Manager or Pastoral Support.
• Coordinate with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form/ Pastoral to identify patterns and safeguarding concerns.
• Send attendance communications to parents using the messaging service.
• Update medical/health concerns in records and communicate where needed.
• Maintain records and registers to support efficient administration.
• Prepare weekly attendance reports by registration group for tutors and Heads.
• Prepare monthly attendance reports and discuss at year group meetings.
• Send attendance letters or emails following protocol.
• Refer persistent absentees to relevant Assistant Head of Sixth Form.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality.
• Manage workload in line with school priorities.

Skills

Experience with students

Effective communication

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Data input accuracy

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Self-motivated

Diplomacy

Job description

Northgate High School is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to ensure Sixth Form attendance is recorded accurately and follow-ups are carried out for missing absences.

You will liaise with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form and Pastoral Support, communicate with parents, maintain registers, and prepare weekly and monthly reports. The role requires confidentiality and a proactive approach.