Job description
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Are you organised, approachable, and committed to helping young people maintain regular school attendance and achieve their full potential?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting proactive and detail-oriented Attendance Officers to work in schools across Sheffield. We are looking for individuals who can monitor attendance records, identify patterns of absence, and work collaboratively with students, families, and school staff to promote consistent attendance and punctuality.
As an Attendance Officer, you will have the opportunity to support the school's attendance procedures, maintain accurate records, communicate with parents and carers, and help address barriers that prevent young people from attending school regularly.
Attendance Officer Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily student attendance and punctuality using school management systems
- Maintain accurate attendance records and follow up on unexplained absences
- Contact parents and carers to discuss attendance concerns and provide appropriate guidance
- Identify patterns of persistent absence and report concerns to relevant school staff
- Work alongside pastoral teams to implement attendance improvement strategies
- Prepare attendance reports and support school procedures in line with safeguarding requirements
Attendance Officer Requirements:
- Previous experience in school administration, attendance monitoring, pastoral support, or a related setting is desirable
- Understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilities
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confidence using computer systems to maintain records and prepare reports
- Effective communication skills and a professional approach when working with students and families
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive competitive weekly pay based on your relevant experience
- Gain valuable experience in school attendance management and student welfare
- Develop practical skills in administration, communication, and pastoral coordination
- Explore flexible assignments and longer-term opportunities across different schools
- Benefit from ongoing guidance 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.