At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor student attendance and work with families to improve engagement.
- Company: Supportive secondary school in South Bristol with a welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting young people.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and their educational outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in school administration or safeguarding, strong communication skills.
Attendance Officer – South Bristol secondary school. Permanent position starting September with a salary range of £25,900 to £31,000 per annum.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor student attendance
- Identify patterns of absence
- Work closely with students and families to improve attendance
- Maintain accurate records
- Liaise with external agencies where appropriate to support positive outcomes for learners
Qualifications
- Previous experience in an attendance, pastoral, school administration or safeguarding role
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and external agencies
- Experience using school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor (desirable)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, professional and compassionate approach to supporting young people
- Enhanced DBS check, ID checks and good professional references required
Benefits
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Collaborative and experienced staff team
- Permanent position with long-term stability
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' educational outcomes and wellbeing
Equal Opportunities
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.
School Attendance Officer in Bristol employer: TeacherActive
As a School Attendance Officer at our South Bristol secondary school, you will join a supportive and welcoming environment dedicated to fostering student success. With opportunities for professional development and career progression, you will work alongside a collaborative team of experienced staff, making a genuine difference in the lives of young people while enjoying the stability of a permanent position.
We think you need these skills to ace School Attendance Officer in Bristol
Monitoring Student Attendance
Identifying Patterns of Absence
Building Positive Relationships
Organisational Skills
Administrative Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
