Job description
Job title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Could you help schools improve attendance by building positive relationships with Students, families and staff?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently looking for a committed Attendance Officer to work with a school in Sheffield. This role offers an opportunity to support the school's attendance procedures, monitor attendance and help identify barriers that may prevent students from attending regularly.
Responsibilities of an Attendance Officer:
- Monitor and maintain accurate daily attendance records.
- Follow up on unexplained absences and persistent lateness.
- Communicate appropriately with parents, carers and school staff.
- Identify attendance patterns and raise concerns where necessary.
- Support pupils who may be experiencing barriers to regular attendance.
- Maintain accurate records and update relevant attendance information.
- Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams to support improved attendance.
Requirements for the Attendance Officer role:
- Previous experience in an administrative, education or school-based environment is desirable.
- Experience dealing with attendance, pupil support or family communication would be beneficial.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Confident communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
- Ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
- Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
- Access to suitable education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Competitive salary payment.
- Ongoing guidance from an experienced and enthusiastic education team.
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 across 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.