At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor attendance, support pupils, and build relationships with families.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Sheffield with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and varied daily tasks.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's education and wellbeing every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in a school office or attendance role, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27255 - 31022 £ per year.
A welcoming primary school in Sheffield S5 is looking for a caring, organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join their team full-time. This is much more than keeping registers up to date. You will play a key role in helping children get the most out of school by building positive relationships with families, supporting pupils who need encouragement, and working alongside school staff to improve attendance across the school. If you enjoy making a real difference behind the scenes, love building relationships, and can stay calm while juggling a busy workload, we would love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Monitoring daily attendance and following up on pupil absences.
- Contacting parents and carers regarding unexplained absences.
- Maintaining accurate attendance records using the school's management information system.
- Working closely with senior leaders to identify attendance concerns and support improvement plans.
- Producing attendance reports and analysing data.
- Liaising with external agencies where appropriate.
- Helping create a positive culture where every school day counts.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in a school office or attendance role.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems (such as SIMS or Arbor, although training can be provided).
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Enjoys working as part of a supportive school team.
What you'll get:
- A full-time role in a friendly and welcoming primary school.
- Support from an experienced leadership team.
- The chance to make a genuine impact on children's education and wellbeing.
- A varied role where no two days are quite the same.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Attendance Officer - Sheffield employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a friendly and welcoming primary school in Sheffield S5 as an Attendance Officer, where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's education and wellbeing. With a supportive leadership team and a varied role that keeps every day interesting, this position offers a fulfilling work culture focused on collaboration and community. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to grow within a nurturing environment dedicated to fostering positive relationships with families and pupils alike.
