Term-Time Attendance & Pupil Engagement Officer

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governing Board of Bowlee Park School in Rochdale is seeking an Attendance Officer to manage day-to-day attendance systems and drive high pupil attendance. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, coordinating daily processes, and addressing attendance issues with pupils, parents and staff.

You will develop strategies to boost attendance and work with external agencies to implement whole-school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Understanding of school systems and factors affecting non-school attendance.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent in a range of IT packages.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and tracking pupil attendance
• Co-ordinating the administration of attendance on a daily basis
• Identifying and addressing individual attendance issues.
• Collaborating with pupils, parents, and teachers to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Developing and implementing strategies to boost attendance rates.
• Working alongside senior staff and external agencies to develop and implement effective whole school attendance strategies.
• Building positive, caring relationships with our families and working closely with those who require support.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication skills

Initiative

Organised

Teamwork

Tools

IT packages

Job description

The Governing Board of Bowlee Park School in Rochdale is seeking an Attendance Officer to manage day-to-day attendance systems and drive high pupil attendance. The role focuses on monitoring attendance, coordinating daily processes, and addressing attendance issues with pupils, parents and staff.

You will develop strategies to boost attendance and work with external agencies to implement whole-school initiatives.