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 organised, approachable and passionate about supporting student wellbeing and engagement? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer to help promote excellent attendance and ensure students receive the support they need to thrive in education.
About the School:
This inclusive and supportive school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academically and personally. The staff team works collaboratively to maintain high expectations while providing strong pastoral support. The school values communication, consistency and building positive relationships with students and families.
About the Role:
As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance across the school. You will work closely with pupils, parents, carers and staff to identify attendance concerns, provide support where needed and help remove barriers to learning. This role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
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Monitor daily student attendance and maintain accurate records
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Follow up on absences and communicate with parents and carers
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Support the school in promoting positive attendance and punctuality
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Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams
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Identify attendance patterns and raise concerns where appropriate
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Maintain confidentiality and ensure attendance data is updated accurately
Requirements:
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Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is desirable
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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A professional, proactive and reliable approach
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Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people and education
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community in Sheffield and contribute to improving student outcomes through strong attendance support.
To apply for this Attendance Officer role, please submit your CV today.
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.