School Attendance Officer

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! School's overview: This amazing school in Huntingdon prides itself on delivering excellence, driving ambition and developing integrity, in an environment in which children can thrive. The leadership of the Executive Headteacher and Senior Team is outstanding. They have developed a clear vision for the direction of the school. Actions are strategically planned and implemented through strong systems which deliver improved and sustainable outcomes for students. 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. We are seeking to appoint a driven, proactive and conscientious Attendance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity allowing you to be at the heart of shaping the future success of the school. This is a full time role starting ASAP and you will be expected to work from 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday. 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. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.