You must have strong communication skills, experience in education or administration, organizational abilities, and a commitment to improving student attendance and engagement.

You will monitor student attendance, communicate with parents, implement attendance policies, and collaborate with school staff to improve attendance rates and support student success.

United Kingdom

London

GSL Education is a recruitment agency specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. They focus on connecting educators with schools that match their skills and aspirations, ensuring a positive impact on student learning and development. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of education by supplying schools with highly qualified and passionate professionals. The purpose of GSL Education is to support the educational sector by helping schools find the best possible talent.

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Role: Attendance Officer

Location: Hackney

Salary: £25,721 – £31,429 per Annum

Start Date: September 2024

Contract Type: Full time, term time only

Are you a meticulous and dedicated professional looking to make a real difference in a vibrant Secondary School & Sixth Form in Hackney? We are seeking an enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join our committed team, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

As our Attendance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in monitoring and improving school attendance, fostering a culture of punctuality and responsibility among students. Join us and be the driving force behind our students' consistent presence and engagement in their education.

Attendance Officer Responsibilities


 * Monitor school attendance and punctuality.
 * Ensure attendance registers are completed regularly and accurately, following up instances where this is not the case.
 * Work with Pastoral Leaders to identify pupils of concern.
 * Together with the Pastoral Leaders, investigate matters of non-attendance and implement appropriate action plans for improvement.
 * Offer creative solutions in cases where a pupil is failing to attend the Academy.
 * Be at the entrance of the Academy each morning, checking on punctuality.
 * Investigate first day phone calls for selected pupils and follow up any unexplained absence.
   
   

Attendance Officer Requirements


 * Experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
 * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
 * A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
   
   

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

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.

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