At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students by monitoring attendance and building relationships with families.
- Company: Join a caring school community dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, supportive team environment, and opportunity to make a difference.
- Other info: Temporary maternity contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping students thrive and overcome barriers to learning.
- Qualifications: Good standard of education; experience in similar role is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33699 £ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join us on a temporary maternity contract, who embodies these values, joining our pastoral team and ensuring that our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn.
In this vital role, you will champion our caring value by acting as the first point of contact for families regarding student absences, building trusting, supportive relationships to understand the root causes of poor attendance. You will be part of a team that identifies patterns of non-attendance, collaborating closely with year leaders, pastoral staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning for vulnerable students.
You will monitor and analyse school-wide attendance data and manage the daily absence process by maintaining accurate, legally compliant records.
You will need a good standard of general education and be prepared to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team, a team who are committed to making a difference to student learning and development. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
Attendance Officer employer: Testwood School
Join our supportive educational environment as an Attendance Officer, where your role is pivotal in fostering student engagement and attendance. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work culture that values every team member's contribution, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a flexible and inclusive workplace.
