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, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: September 2026

A welcoming and supportive school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a reliable and organised Attendance Officer to help promote excellent attendance and student wellbeing across the school community.

About the School:
This inclusive school is committed to maintaining high standards while creating a positive and trauma-informed environment for both staff and pupils. The leadership team places strong emphasis on safeguarding, student support and building strong relationships with families to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed academically and personally.

About the Role:
As an Attendance Officer, you will play an important role in monitoring and improving student attendance across the school. You will work closely with pastoral teams, families and external agencies to identify attendance concerns, maintain accurate records and support students in accessing education consistently.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor daily student attendance and follow up on absences

  • Maintain accurate attendance records and reports

  • Communicate with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns

  • Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams to support student wellbeing

  • Identify patterns of absence and support intervention strategies

  • Ensure attendance procedures are followed in line with school policies

  • Liaise with external agencies where appropriate

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working within a school or education setting is desirable

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to manage sensitive information professionally and confidentially

  • Proactive and reliable approach to work

  • Commitment to supporting student wellbeing and engagement in education

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school in Sheffield and contribute to improving attendance, engagement and outcomes for young people.

To apply for this Attendance Officer role, please submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK

  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years

  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through 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 a Attendance Officer, please apply via the application link.