Job description

Attendance Officer – Wakefield

Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in schools? A fantastic opportunity has opened for an Attendance Officer in Wakefield. You’ll play a key role in monitoring student attendance, supporting staff with data management, and engaging with parents to ensure pupils are in school and thriving.

Location: Wakefield
Rate: Up to £140 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

What you’ll do:

  • Keep accurate records of attendance and generate reports

  • Contact parents and carers to address absences

  • Work with staff to identify and support students at risk of poor attendance

  • Help improve overall attendance and punctuality across the school

About you:

  • Organised, reliable, and detail-oriented

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience in education or administration is a bonus, but not essential

Safeguarding:
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new check.

Why GSL Education?
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, we are committed to providing schools across the UK with high-quality teaching and support staff.

Apply now: To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, please apply via the application link or contact Sam at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more details.