Whole School Attendance Officer (Mat Cover)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Friendly team

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a dedicated Whole School Attendance Officer on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role is term-time only, 36.5 hours per week, within the Coast and Vale Learning Trust, to monitor attendance, liaise with families, and support safeguarding compliance.

You will analyse attendance data, coordinate interventions with teachers and external agencies, and maintain records for leadership reporting.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of attendance regulations and safeguarding policies.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Experience working in a school or similar environment.
• Confidence in using IT systems and software for data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse attendance records across the school to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Work with students and families to address barriers to attendance, offering support and guidance.
• Liaise with teachers, senior leaders, and external agencies to ensure effective attendance interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and produce regular attendance reports for school leadership.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

IT systems proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Data management software

Job description

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term for a year (Maternity Cover), Term Time Only

Pay scale: NSO1 SCP (23-25) £34,434 - £36,363 (FTE)

Actual Salary: £30,240 - £31,934 (pro rata)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and outstanding academy. Are you passionate about education and ready to make a positive impact on students’ lives? We are seeking a dedicated Whole School Attendance Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring all our students can thrive through consistent attendance.

We can offer:

• Highly motivated and engaged students
  
• Opportunity for continued professional development
  
• A friendly and welcoming team
  
• Supportive Leadership Team and working environment

Do you have:

• A strong understanding of attendance regulations and safeguarding policies?
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills?
• The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff?
• Experience working in a school or similar environment?
• Confidence in using IT systems and software for data management and reporting?

Are you:

• An empathetic and approachable individual with excellent interpersonal skills?
• A proactive problem solver who thrives on tackling challenges?
• Committed to promoting the importance of education and high attendance?
• Skilled at analysing data to identify trends and implement strategies?
• Someone who can work independently but also collaborate effectively as part of a team?

Duties to include but not exclusive to:

• Monitor and analyse attendance records across the school to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
• Work with students and families to address barriers to attendance, offering support and guidance.

• Liaise with teachers, senior leaders, and external agencies to ensure effective attendance interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and produce regular attendance reports for school leadership.
  

All school staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to follow Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school's safeguarding and child protection policies, and all relevant school procedures.

You will also be expected to maintain confidentiality, follow health and safety requirements, support equality and inclusion, maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality, and contribute positively to the school's values, vision and wider community.

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