Job description
Looking for an Attendance Officer in Sheffield!
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people to access their education? A supportive school in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their team and play a key role in improving pupil attendance and engagement.
About the School:
The school is a well-established and inclusive setting that places strong emphasis on consistency, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to create a structured and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to attend regularly, engage positively and achieve their full potential. The school values strong communication between staff, families and external agencies to support improved outcomes for all pupils.
About the Role:
As an Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring attendance data, identifying patterns of absence and working closely with families and staff to improve pupil attendance. You will play a key role in promoting good attendance habits and ensuring safeguarding concerns are escalated appropriately.
Responsibilities:
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Monitor and track daily pupil attendance records
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Identify and follow up on patterns of absence or lateness
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Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns
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Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
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Maintain accurate attendance data and reports
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Support initiatives to improve whole-school attendance
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Liaise with external agencies where necessary
Requirements:
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Previous experience in a school or administrative setting is desirable
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Strong organisational and data management skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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Confident using IT systems and attendance software
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Ability to handle sensitive information professionally
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A proactive and detail-focused approach
This is an excellent opportunity for an Attendance Officer in Sheffield to make a real impact on pupil engagement and school attendance outcomes.
To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
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Have an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an Attendance Officer, please apply via the application link.