At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage attendance systems, support students, and improve attendance strategies.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in Northampton dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a dynamic environment, and contribute to student wellbeing.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and collaboration with passionate educators.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by improving their attendance and engagement.
- Qualifications: Experience in attendance management and strong communication skills required.
Simply Education is working with a school in Northampton seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to start immediately in a Northampton based secondary school. The Attendance Officer will work with Pastoral Leaders to support the Senior Leadership team with all aspects of attendance and other administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the operational aspects of the attendance system including software (Go4Schools) and in-school processes.
- Lead on key elements of the attendance strategy.
- Use data to identify and prioritise attendance improvements in key vulnerable groups.
- Co-ordinate the family support team in line with the EBSA strategy.
- Take accurate information from parents/carers regarding student absence by telephone, email or directly from parents/carers.
- Enter all notified absences (including lates), using the appropriate absence code, into the school's MIS system.
- Liaise with Pastoral Teams regarding vulnerable students not in school.
- Liaise with Pastoral Teams, DSLs and SEND team regarding student absence and identify early poor attenders.
- Follow school attendance procedures and send out appropriate attendance letters.
- Liaise with parents and facilitate Attendance Improvement Plan meetings and phone calls when concerns arise.
- Contact Alternative Providers daily for students' attendance and update relevant Pastoral Team.
- Ensure attendance marks (paper registers) are entered onto the MIS for teaching groups unable to be registered electronically.
- Print off fire registers daily.
- Monitor the correct completion of registers and inform the Assistant Headteacher of any concerns.
- Collate, maintain and update attendance data.
- Create and maintain weekly analysis documents that reflect patterns of non-attendance and those at risk of persistent absenteeism.
- Update all unauthorised holiday/absence requests on the school's MIS.
- Complete referrals for Irregular Attendance, Section 19, Term Time Absence, Child Missing in Education, 15-day illness and any other relevant referrals required by the SASO team or EIPT.
- Complete, monitor and review reduced timetables and ensure their compliance with local authority guidance.
- Be part of and support the Family Support Team, including with home visits.
- Carry out any other duties to support attendance as requested by the Assistant Headteacher who oversees Attendance.
- Implement the school's safeguarding policy.
Attendance Officer in Northampton employer: Simply Education Ltd
Simply Education is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, where ambition and hard work are recognised and rewarded. With competitive salaries, uncapped commission, and performance bonuses, employees have the opportunity to build a successful career in recruitment while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working options in the vibrant location of Kent. The company prioritises employee growth, offering long-term progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
