School Attendance Officer - Southwark

Are you a personable and highly motivated individual who is committed to the welfare and attendance of students during their school career?
Do you relish the opportunity to really make a difference to pupils' lives?
If you have answered yes to the above questions, Please Apply Now!
School's overview:
This amazing school in Southwark prides itself on delivering excellence, driving ambition and developing integrity, in an environment in which children can thrive. The leadership of the Executive Headteacher and Senior Team is outstanding. They have developed a clear vision for the direction of the school. Actions are strategically planned and implemented through strong systems which deliver improved and sustainable outcomes for students.
You will be eligible to get these benefits :
Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly
Dedicated consultant to help you through the joining process
Refer a friend scheme - £300 for each referral
Ample onsite car parking
Support with school application support and DBS
We are seeking to appoint a driven, proactive and conscientious Attendance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity allowing you to be at the heart of shaping the future success of the school.
This is a full time role starting ASAP and you will be expected to work from 8.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Some of the responsibilities to be considered for this role
Ensure daily attendance registers are accurate and complete, and follow up with staff members about any incomplete data
Track attendance of vulnerable groups of pupils and share information with school leaders
Manage the process of issuing penalty notices to parents
Identify pupils that need additional support to improve their attendance
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Produce and interpret attendance reports for school leaders, identifying key statistics, reasons for absence and any patterns of concern
Manage attendance returns for the school census
Maintain accurate records of communications with parents/carers and relevant interventions
Build and refresh knowledge of the school's MIS and other relevant systems
The required skills for this position are listed below:
Proven experience as a attendance officer or in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
DBS on a update service is a must or willingness to get a new one
Provide specific references
Ability to mainta...