Attendance Officer
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What you'll do
- Monitor daily attendance, ensuring accurate recording and follow-up on absences.
- Contact parents and carers regarding student absences and lateness.
- Work closely with students, families, and staff to address attendance concerns and implement strategies to improve attendance.
- Maintain and update attendance records using the school’s management system.
- Prepare attendance reports and provide data to the leadership team as required.
- Liaise with external agencies when necessary to support students with attendance issues.
What they're looking for
- Experience working in a school or similar environment.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in using school management information systems (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom) is desirable but not essential.
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Full description from employer
Attendance Officer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £90 – £130
Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP Start
About Us:
This fantastic school is a vibrant and inclusive school committed to the success and well-being of every student. We strive to maintain high levels of student attendance and engagement, which is vital to their academic success. We are seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join our team and help us ensure that students are attending regularly and punctually.
The Role:
As the Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance. Working closely with school staff, students, and parents, you will help identify attendance issues, support interventions, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor daily attendance, ensuring accurate recording and follow-up on absences.
- Contact parents and carers regarding student absences and lateness.
- Work closely with students, families, and staff to address attendance concerns and implement strategies to improve attendance.
- Maintain and update attendance records using the school’s management system.
- Prepare attendance reports and provide data to the leadership team as required.
- Liaise with external agencies when necessary to support students with attendance issues.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Experience working in a school or similar environment.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Proficiency in using school management information systems (e.g., SIMS, Bromcom) is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly and supportive school team.
- Make a positive impact on student attendance and success.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter today!
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