Attendance Officer
Lift Firth Park, Fircroft Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD, United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 12-17 £24,488 – £26,564 (Actual) £28,598 – £31,022 (FTE)
Hours: 37 hours term time plus 5 days (39 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 23rd April 2026
Interview date: 30th April 2026
Start date: May 2026
Championing Attendance, Empowering Achievement.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Attendance Officer to join our passionate and ambitious team. This vital role supports our mission to raise achievement by improving student attendance and engagement across the school.
The Role
As Attendance Officer, you will:
- Coordinate all attendance administration, ensuring statutory obligations and academy targets are met
- Build positive, constructive relationships with parents/carers to promote student attendance and engagement
- Conduct home visits to support students and families within our local community
- Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion
- Manage conflicting priorities with professionalism and a strong attention to detail
- Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment
You will have:
- Proven experience in an administrative/school or attendance-focused role
- A high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
- A full valid UK driving licence
- A passion for improving student outcomes and a belief in the potential of every young person
Benefits
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives
Equal Opportunities
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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