Job description
Attendance Officer
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £120 - £160 Per Day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 37 hours per week + 10 days (to cover at least 1 day per school holiday)
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
GSL Education are currently seeking a committed Attendance Officer to join a well-regarded SEN setting in Chesterfield. This rewarding role plays a vital part in ensuring pupils are engaged in education and supported in overcoming barriers to attendance.
About the Role:
The Attendance Officer will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance across the school, particularly among pupils with Special Educational Needs and behavioural challenges such as ASD, ADHD, ODD, and SEMH. The role requires a proactive individual who can build positive relationships with pupils, families, and multi-agency teams.
Responsibilities of an Attendance Officer:
- Track, record and analyse daily student attendance data
- Conduct home visits and liaise with families to address persistent absence
- Work in close partnership with school leaders and external agencies
- Promote a culture of high attendance and punctuality within the school
- Maintain accurate attendance records and report patterns of concern
- Attend multi-agency meetings where necessary
- Ensure compliance with school policies, legal obligations, and safeguarding procedures
- Support during school holidays for designated attendance-related duties
Attendance Officer Job Requirements:
- Previous school-based experience as a Attendance Officer is essential
- Understanding of attendance legislation and safeguarding procedures
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deal sensitively with challenging behaviour and vulnerable pupils
- Experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, ODD, and SEMH is desirable
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates based on experience and responsibilities
- A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and career advice
- Opportunities across Chesterfield in long-term and flexible placements
- A rewarding role with the chance to positively impact pupil attendance and wellbeing
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
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.