Job description
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could your organisation and communication skills help students improve their attendance and stay connected with their education?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting organised and approachable Attendance Officer to work with welcoming schools in Sheffield. This position would suit individuals who can manage attendance records carefully, communicate confidently with families, and work with school staff to identify and address attendance concerns.
The Attendance Officer plays a key role in monitoring attendance, following up on absences, and helping young people maintain regular participation in school.
Attendance Officer Responsibilities:
- Record and monitor daily attendance and absence information
- Follow up on unexplained or repeated absences promptly
- Contact parents and carers to discuss attendance when necessary
- Identify patterns that may indicate ongoing attendance concerns
- Work with pastoral and safeguarding teams to support individual students
- Produce accurate reports and keep attendance systems up to date
Attendance Officer Requirements:
- Previous experience in education, administration, pastoral support, or a similar role is desirable
- Strong organisation and record-keeping skills
- Good communication skills when dealing with families and school staff
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
- Good attention to detail and confidence using computer systems
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Earn between £460 and £600 per week, based on experience
- Gain valuable experience within school attendance and pastoral services
- Develop your administration and communication skills
- Work alongside different teams within the school community
- Receive ongoing support from dedicated education consultants
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.