Attendance Officer

School Attendance Officer
Full-time From 16 per hour Rochester

Academics are currently recruiting for a committed Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Rochester on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Attendance Officer to make a real difference in a supportive school environment.

As an Attendance Officer, you will take responsibility for promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. The successful Attendance Officer will work closely with students, parents, and staff to monitor attendance, follow up on absences, and support initiatives that improve engagement in education. This role would suit a proactive Attendance Officer who is confident managing data and building positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate daily attendance and punctuality records
• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences
• Work alongside teaching staff and external agencies to support students
• Produce detailed attendance reports and ensure systems are up to date
• Support whole-school strategies to improve attendance outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Attendance Officer or within a school setting
• Arbor training or experience using school systems such as Arbor, SIMS, or similar
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply

• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on student attendance and achievement
• Full-time, long-term opportunity

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