Job description
Looking for an Attendance Officer in Sheffield!
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield (S5)
Salary: £115 - £130 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Flexible / Day-to-day / Long-term
Start Date: September 2026
Are you experienced in improving pupil attendance and building strong relationships with families? A school in Sheffield (S5) is seeking a proactive and empathetic Attendance Officer to join their team from September 2026.
About the School: This Sheffield school is a well-established setting committed to the welfare and progress of every student. Staff work together to create a structured, supportive environment where attendance and punctuality are recognised as key foundations for achievement. The school takes a firm but compassionate approach to attendance, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
About the Role: As an Attendance Officer, you will take the lead on monitoring, analysing and improving pupil attendance across the school. You will work closely with families, pastoral staff and external agencies to identify barriers to attendance and implement effective, timely interventions that make a measurable difference.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily attendance data and follow up on unexplained absences promptly
- Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns via phone, letter and home visits where necessary
- Work alongside pastoral and senior leadership teams to develop and implement attendance strategies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records in line with school policy
- Liaise with external agencies, including the local authority and social care, where appropriate
- Support families in overcoming barriers to regular school attendance
- Produce attendance reports and contribute to whole-school improvement planning
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an attendance, pastoral or family liaison role, ideally within an education setting
- Good understanding of attendance legislation and statutory guidance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage sensitively with families from a range of backgrounds
- Confident, organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively
- A solution-focused approach with the ability to build trust with students, families and staff
- Proficient in using school information management systems (desirable)
This is a rewarding opportunity for an Attendance Officer to have a direct and positive impact on student outcomes within a committed and supportive school in Sheffield (S5).
To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from within the last 2 years
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, please apply via the application link.