Term-Time Attendance Champion

Gooseacre Primary Academy; Thurnscoe; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Gooseacre Primary Academy in Thurnscoe, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is seeking an Attendance Officer to monitor pupil attendance and support families to remove barriers to learning. You will work with pupils, parents and staff to improve attendance, coordinate interventions and ensure accurate records, while safeguarding and wellbeing are integral to the role.

This permanent, term-time only post offers the chance to contribute to children’s wellbeing and educational success within a supportive

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience in administrative, attendance, pastoral or school-based role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing and analysing attendance data and records.
• Outstanding communication skills for building relationships with families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day monitoring of pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Work to improve attendance levels and reduce persistent absence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers to support regular attendance.
• Follow up absences via calls, meetings and interventions.
• Identify pupils needing additional attendance support and coordinate actions.
• Undertake or support home visits to engage families.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure registers are up to date.
• Provide reports on attendance trends to school leaders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Attendance data analysis

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Gooseacre Primary Academy in Thurnscoe, part of Astrea Academy Trust, is seeking an Attendance Officer to monitor pupil attendance and support families to remove barriers to learning. You will work with pupils, parents and staff to improve attendance, coordinate interventions and ensure accurate records, while safeguarding and wellbeing are integral to the role.

This permanent, term-time only post offers the chance to contribute to children’s wellbeing and educational success within a supportive