Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
About the School
A fantastic and supportive secondary school in Maidstone is looking for an experienced Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administration team.
The successful candidate will take an active role in monitoring pupil attendance, identifying concerns and communicating with families to support improved attendance.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring daily attendance.
Following up unexplained absences.
Contacting parents and carers.
Maintaining accurate attendance records.
Updating SIMS, Arbor or similar systems.
Producing attendance reports.
Identifying attendance patterns and concerns.
Supporting attendance meetings.
Recording communication with families.
Liaising with pastoral and safeguarding teams.
Supporting school attendance procedures.
Maintaining confidential pupil information.
Requirements
Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer or within a school attendance team is essential.
Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar systems.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Confident and professional communication style.
Ability to deal sensitively with parents and carers.
Understanding of school attendance procedures.
Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
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Fantastic Secondary School In Maidstone Seeking Experienced Attendance Officer employer: Marchant Recruitment
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