Job description
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could you help improve pupil attendance by building positive relationships with families and school staff?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking Attendance Officer for amazing schools in Sheffield. We are looking for organised and proactive individuals who can monitor attendance, support pupils and families, and work closely with school staff to encourage regular attendance and punctuality.
The Attendance Officer is going to play a key part in improving pupil engagement, promoting positive attendance habits, and supporting overall educational achievement.
Attendance Officer Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily pupil attendance and maintain accurate attendance records
- Follow up on absences and lateness in line with school procedures
- Communicate with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate
- Produce attendance reports and identify trends requiring intervention
- Work closely with school staff to support attendance improvement strategies
- Promote a positive culture of regular attendance and punctuality
Attendance Officer Requirements:
- Experience working in a school setting or within an administrative support role
- Good understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilities
- Strong organisational, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Professional, reliable, and able to manage confidential information appropriately
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Work in rewarding roles with competitive daily remuneration
- Gain valuable experience in an important pastoral support role
- Work within supportive and collaborative school environments
- Receive ongoing guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Help improve attendance and contribute to positive outcomes for pupils
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Attendance Officer’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.