At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage attendance data and engage with families to boost school attendance.
- Company: Community-focused secondary school in Dudley, dedicated to improving student outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate with potential for permanent contract and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a vibrant community.
- Qualifications: Experience with sensitive information and school databases; strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A friendly, community-focused secondary school located in Dudley is eager to appoint a professional Attendance Officer for an immediate start. The school is highly praised for its inclusive ethos and prides itself on working hand-in-hand with the local community to improve outcomes for all young people.
The school is seeking a proactive individual who can confidently manage backend administration while actively engaging on the front lines to boost overall school attendance statistics. This role offers an immediate daily rate with the definite prospect of transitioning to a permanent school contract for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:- Process daily attendance data, manage late arrivals, and ensure all registers are legally compliant and complete.
- Lead first-day contact calling and follow up on any unnotified or suspicious student absences.
- Coordinate, book, and lead formal on-site meetings with parents to establish strict attendance agreements.
- Monitor safeguarding risks by identifying and flagging unusual or unnotified patterns of absence immediately.
- Distribute school attendance materials, policy updates, and letters to parent networks.
- Experience handling highly sensitive and confidential information in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Prior experience operating school database frameworks (SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom experience is highly preferred).
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong eye for data trends and accuracy.
- A confident, empathetic communication style with the ability to build rapport with families from diverse backgrounds.
- An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service is highly advantageous for an immediate start.
Please send your CV to Wayman Education.
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Wayman Education is a dedicated recruitment agency focused on connecting talented professionals with schools in the West Midlands, particularly in Dudley. We pride ourselves on our community-oriented approach, ensuring that our candidates not only meet the qualifications but also align with the inclusive ethos of the schools we serve. Our commitment to fostering meaningful relationships between educators and local communities makes us an excellent employer for those seeking impactful roles in education.
