At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' attendance and well-being through proactive engagement with families.
- Company: Join a values-driven community focused on care, inclusion, and high standards.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a real impact and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Visit our Academy before applying to see our vibrant community in action.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that prioritises student success and parental engagement.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths; experience in education or multi-agency settings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a proactive and dedicated professional looking to make a real impact on young people's lives? Do you thrive on building strong relationships with families and providing supportive, solutions-focused guidance? If you are a resilient, empathetic, and collaborative professional, then you could be the person we are looking for!
At Harbour Learning Trust, our success is built on a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards. We are a values-driven community where kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing an education that prepares every child to be a successful global citizen, and we are looking for a dedicated Attendance Officer to help us deliver on that vision.
You will be part of a supportive team that prioritises student well-being and parental engagement, working closely with the Education Welfare Officer & Trust Attendance Lead, Academy Principal, Vice Principal, and wider school staff to promote excellent student attendance and punctuality.
Responsibilities- Monitor student attendance through the regular examination of registers and provide a swift, "first-day response" to absences, including sending messages to parents and carers.
- Manage attendance and punctuality cases effectively, keeping accurate, up-to-date records and undertaking home visits as required.
- Work closely with families to encourage parental engagement, and organise parent/family support classes and initiatives as agreed with the Principal.
- Prepare high-quality reports and present data relating to individual students or groups for school staff and Attendance Panels.
- Liaise closely with form tutors, learning managers, the Vice Principal, and external agencies to share information and ensure procedures are systematically followed, and communicate regularly and with clarity with stakeholders as well as internally, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others.
- Be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and everyone.
We are seeking an organised, approachable practitioner with excellent listening skills who can operate with absolute discretion and confidentiality. Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS.
We always offer the opportunity to discuss our roles and visit our Academy before you apply, and we'd love to show you around.
Qualifications- 5 GCSEs or equivalent (including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above).
- Experience working within the education system or in multi‑agency settings.
- Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and safeguarding principles relating to school attendance.
- Proven ability to build trusted working relationships with parents, children, and external agencies to maximise engagement.
- Excellent ICT and administrative skills, with an understanding of school management systems (e.g., CPOMS) and accurate report writing.
- A full driving licence to facilitate home visits and community work.
- A deep commitment to safeguarding and Harbour Learning Trust's DANCE values.
- A first degree or NVQ Level 4 in social work, teaching, counselling, psychology, youth and community work, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date safeguarding training.
Attendance Officer employer: Harbour Learning Trust
At Harbour Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our continuous professional development opportunities, while our values-driven culture ensures that kindness, empathy, and ambition are at the forefront of everything we do. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives alongside a collaborative team that prioritises student well-being and parental engagement.
