Job description
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Chesterfield
Pay Rate: £110 - £130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Do you have strong knowledge of school attendance procedures and the confidence to support students and families through both in-school and outreach work?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to work in a supportive school environment in Chesterfield. This full-time role involves working closely with pupils, families, and school staff to improve attendance rates through in-school monitoring and off-site home visits.
Role Overview:
As an Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for tracking and analysing attendance data, conducting home visits where necessary, and working with families to identify barriers to attendance. You will play a key part in ensuring pupils are supported and safeguarded through regular attendance.
Responsibilities as an Attendance Officer :
- Monitor and analyse attendance data to identify trends and concerns.
- Conduct home visits to engage families and address barriers to attendance.
- Work closely with school staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Promote positive attendance habits and follow school policy for unauthorised absence.
Requirements for Attendance Officer:
- In-depth knowledge of school attendance policies and procedures.
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a school or education setting (attendance or pastoral preferred).
- Confidence to conduct home visits and represent the school professionally.
- Full UK driving license with business insurance (essential).
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps).
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates based on your experience.
- Personalised support from experienced education consultants.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- A people-first, ethical approach to recruitment.
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 the UK.
To apply for the Attendance Officer role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.