Attendance Officer – The Purbeck School

Company: Dorset Council UK
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Location: Wareham
Job Description:

Attendance Officer

XS209a GRADE 7. Actual Salary £18,324 – £20,179 pro‑rated per annum (Pay Award Pending). 30 hours per week, term time only plus one inset day, permanent contract. Start date: 1st September 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor attendance registers and verify reasons for absence.
  • Identify cases of non‑attendance requiring investigation.
  • Liaise between home, school and other agencies to support consistent education.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to raise achievement by improving attendance and punctuality and to meet attendance targets.
  • Support students to fulfil their potential through regular attendance.
  • Assist within the Pastoral Support Team.

Benefits

Extensive career development and training opportunities, commitment to personal development of staff.

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Posted: July 4th, 2026