Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Attendance Officer to join our team. In this role, you will monitor and analyse student attendance records, promote punctuality, and foster a positive attendance culture within the school community.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives by encouraging consistent attendance and addressing barriers to participation.
Duties
- Monitor and analyse attendance data to identify patterns of absence
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, and staff regarding attendance issues
- Implement strategies to improve attendance rates for individual children and the overal school
- Follow up on unexplained absences through phone calls, emails, or home visits to ensure safety and engagement
- Maintain detailed logs and case notes and generate reports for school administration where necessary
- Collaborate with teachers and administrative staff to identify patterns or concerns related to attendance
- Support initiatives that promote a positive school climate focused on punctuality and participation
- Writing referrals for legal action where appropriate
- Writing reports for Court where parents have failed to ensure regular attendance to school
Skills
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
- Proactive problem-solving skills to address attendance barriers effectively
- Experience of working in a school is a plus, as it enhances understanding of student needs and classroom dynamics
- Energetic attitude with the motivation to encourage positive behavioral habits among students
This role is essential in fostering an environment where every student feels motivated and supported to attend school regularly. Join us in making a difference by promoting consistent attendance that empowers students to reach their full potential.
The role will be across a number of schools In the Plymouth/Tavistock area. Initially for 1 day per week but potential for another day of willing to travel to Devon and Torbay.
Pay: From £23.50 per hour
Work Location: On the road
