Job Description

Attendance Officer | Sutton | September Start

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can help vulnerable young people overcome barriers to education?

Do you want to see the positive impact of your work every day, helping students improve their attendance, confidence and future opportunities?

If so, we are looking for a confident, proactive and compassionate Attendance Officer to join a great school community this September.

Benefits of Working at this School

• Join a high-achieving, oversubscribed secondary school with an excellent reputation.
• Access outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
• Work alongside a friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Make a genuine difference within a school that places student wellbeing and success at the heart of everything it does.

About the Attendance Officer role

• Monitor daily attendance and maintain accurate records using BROMCOM.
• Contact parents regarding absences and attendance concerns.
• Carry out home visits to engage families and remove barriers to attendance.
• Produce attendance reports and support statutory attendance procedures.
• Work closely with pastoral teams and external agencies to improve attendance.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
• Help create a culture where every student attends, engages and succeeds.

Job Requirements

• Excellent organisation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
• A resilient, proactive approach and the confidence to work with families.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for young people.
• Ideally previous experience in a school attendance or administration role.
• Ideally strong knowledge or prior experience using BROMCOM and Microsoft Office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships with students and families and is passionate about ensuring every young person has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

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Attendance Officer | September Start | INDHOT