At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor student attendance and support strategies to improve engagement.
- Company: Welcoming mainstream secondary school in Islington with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, long-term role, and opportunity to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help students overcome barriers to learning.
- Qualifications: Experience in secondary schools and proficiency in using SIMS required.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Attendance Officer required for the London Borough of Islington for a long-term role starting ASAP.
Are you passionate about improving student attendance and helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have previous experience working within a secondary school and the ability to use SIMS to monitor, record and manage student attendance? Would you like to make a positive difference within a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school?
The Role - Attendance Officer:
- Responsible for monitoring student attendance and punctuality across KS3 and KS4.
- Ensure that attendance information is accurate and up to date.
- Use SIMS to track absence patterns and identify students at risk of persistent absence.
- Provide attendance information to relevant members of staff.
- Follow up on unexplained absences and contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.
- Record reasons for absence and support the school in maintaining accurate attendance registers.
- Work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and senior leadership.
- Help identify attendance concerns and contribute to strategies designed to improve student attendance.
- Produce attendance reports and support attendance meetings.
- Help the school communicate attendance expectations to families.
Previous experience working within a secondary school is essential, as is experience using SIMS. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills when liaising with parents, carers and colleagues. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional and well organised, with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and work effectively in a busy school environment.
Attendance Officer employer: QUALITEACH EDUCATION GROUP LTD Careers
Join a friendly and supportive primary school in Enfield, where you will find a welcoming work culture that values collaboration and inclusivity. As a Part-Time PPA Teacher, you will benefit from a consistent schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to the growth and development of young learners. The school offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering a positive learning environment.
Contact Details:
QUALITEACH EDUCATION GROUP LTD Careers Recruitment Team
