Job description
Job title: Attendance Officer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Could you help schools improve attendance by building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking an organised and proactive Attendance Officer to work with a school in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who can monitor attendance, communicate with families and support the school in promoting regular pupil attendance.
As an Attendance Officer, your responsibilities will be:
- Monitor and maintain accurate pupil attendance records.
- Follow up on unexplained absences and persistent lateness.
- Communicate with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.
- Identify attendance patterns and report concerns to relevant staff.
- Support the implementation of school attendance policies.
- Maintain confidential records and prepare attendance reports.
- Work with school staff and families to encourage improved attendance.
Requirements for the Attendance Officer role:
- Previous experience in administration, attendance monitoring or a similar role is desirable.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Confidence using computer systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
- A proactive approach to identifying and following up attendance concerns.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Access to suitable education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- Personal support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and guidance throughout your assignment.
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.