School Attendance Officer – Newmarket (Cambridgeshire)

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring every student has the best chance to succeed? Are you ready to play a key role in supporting student’s educational journeys through effective attendance management? If yes, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Newmarket (Cambridgeshire)

This is a full‑time role, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.

Your role will include:

• Monitoring and recording daily attendance and punctuality of students
• Following up on absences and lateness with parents/carers and ensuring all reasons for absences are documented
• Working closely with the senior leadership team to address attendance issues and develop strategies to improve attendance rates
• Producing regular attendance reports for staff, governors and the local authority
• Liaising with external agencies, such as education welfare officers, to support students with persistent attendance issues
• Maintaining accurate attendance records in accordance with school policies and legal requirements

Who we’re looking for:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with parents, students and staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in using attendance management systems and Microsoft Office software
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem‑solving
• Experience in a similar role or within an educational setting is desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to complete a new DBS
• Relevant professional experience with 2 recent professional references

You will be entitled to these benefits:

• Flexibility day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant
• Excellent working environment with supportive team members
• On-site car parking and transport links
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend, subject to terms and conditions

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