Job Description:

Full-time | Term-time only | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start

Academics Ltd are delighted to be working with a supportive and welcoming school in Rochester, who are seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join their busy school administration team.

As Attendance Officer, you will take responsibility for monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with parents, carers and school staff to identify concerns and put appropriate support in place.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily attendance and ensuring school records are accurate and up to date.
• Following up on unexplained and persistent absences with parents and carers.
• Recording and updating attendance information using the school's MIS.
• Identifying attendance patterns and emerging concerns.
• Working closely with pastoral staff, teachers and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Supporting the implementation of attendance strategies and interventions.
• Producing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Building positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Escalating attendance concerns appropriately and in line with school procedures.
• Providing general administrative support within the school office when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures at all times.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a school environment - essential.
• Experience within attendance, school administration, pastoral support or a related role.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• A good understanding of school attendance procedures and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with parents, carers, pupils and colleagues.
• The ability to manage sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations professionally.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work independently.
• Reliability, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting pupils.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one, is required.

• Full-time, term-time only opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position.
• Support from the dedicated Academics Ltd team throughout your placement.

If you have previous school-based experience, particularly within attendance, administration or pastoral support, and are looking for a full-time, term-time only opportunity in Rochester, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this fantastic Attendance Officer opportunity!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.