At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and improve pupil attendance while supporting parents and school staff.
- Company: Supportive school in Rochester with a welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Full-time, term-time only role with potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Immediate start available with support from the Academics Ltd team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by enhancing their attendance.
- Qualifications: Experience in school administration or attendance roles is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
- Attendance Officer - Rochester
- Full-time | Term-time only | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start
- Academics Ltd are delighted to be working with a supportive and welcoming school in
- Rochester , who are seeking an experienced
Attendance Officer to join their busy school administration team.
The Role
As Attendance Officer, you will take responsibility for monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with parents, carers and school staff to identify concerns and put appropriate support in place.
Your responsibilities will include
- Monitoring daily attendance and ensuring school records are accurate and up to date.
- Following up on unexplained and persistent absences with parents and carers.
- Recording and updating attendance information using the school's MIS.
- Identifying attendance patterns and emerging concerns.
- Working closely with pastoral staff, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Supporting the implementation of attendance strategies and interventions.
- Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
- Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
- Escalating attendance concerns appropriately and in line with school procedures.
- Providing general administrative support within the school office when required.
- Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures at all times.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have
Previous experience working within a school environment - essential.
- Experience within attendance, school administration, pastoral support or a related role.
- Experience using
SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS .
- A good understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence communicating with parents, carers, pupils and colleagues.
- The ability to manage sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations professionally.
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work independently.
- Reliability, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required.
What We Offer
Full-time, term-time only opportunity.
Immediate start available.
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position .
- Support from the dedicated Academics Ltd team throughout your placement.
If you have previous school-based experience , particularly within attendance, administration or pastoral support , and are looking for a full-time, term-time only opportunity in Rochester , we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic Attendance Officer opportunity!
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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