Job Description
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Are you a personable and highly motivated individual who is committed to the welfare and attendance of students during their school career?
Do you relish the opportunity to really make a difference to pupils' lives?
If you have answered yes to the above questions, Please Apply Now!
This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position.
We have a variety of School Attendance Officer roles open in Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire). This is a great opportunity to provide essential support to our client schools and become a key part of the local educational community.
You will be eligible to get these benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly
- Dedicated consultant to help you through the joining process
- Refer a friend scheme - £300 for each referral
- Ample onsite car parking
- Support with school application support and DBS
Some of the responsibilities to be considered for this role
- Ensure daily attendance registers are accurate and complete, and follow up with staff members about any incomplete data
- Track attendance of vulnerable groups of pupils and share information with school leaders
- Manage the process of issuing penalty notices to parents
- Identify pupils that need additional support to improve their attendance
- Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
- Produce and interpret attendance reports for school leaders, identifying key statistics, reasons for absence and any patterns of concern
- Manage attendance returns for the school census
- Maintain accurate records of communications with parents/carers and relevant interventions
- Build and refresh knowledge of the school's MIS and other relevant systems
The required skills for this position are listed below:
- Proven experience as a attendance officer or in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting
- Eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
- DBS on a update service is a must or willingness to get a new one
- Provide specific references
- Ability to maintain a professional manner in challenging situations
- Generate attendance reports on SIMS database
- Demonstrate attention to details and interpersonal skills
Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xwzovoh All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.
How to Apply:
If you've worked in a school environment before and this sounds like the school for you, Please APPLY NOW!!
We would love to hear from you!