Are you an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about improving student attendance and engagement? A thriving school in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join its team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills to work closely with pupils, families and school staff to promote regular attendance and support positive educational outcomes.
Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Application: CV only
About the Role
As Attendance Officer, you will play an important role in monitoring pupil attendance, identifying patterns of absence and working with families to address barriers to regular school attendance. You will collaborate with pastoral staff and school leaders to ensure attendance procedures are followed consistently.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring daily attendance records and maintaining accurate data.
Identifying persistent and unexplained absences and following up promptly.
Contacting parents and carers to discuss attendance concerns and encourage improvement.
Supporting attendance meetings and helping implement individual attendance plans.
Preparing attendance reports and providing updates to relevant members of staff.
Working with pastoral teams and external agencies where appropriate.
Maintaining accurate records of communications, interventions and agreed actions.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be confident communicating with a range of people and able to approach sensitive attendance issues professionally and constructively.
Applicants should have:
Previous administrative, attendance, pastoral or school-based experience.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Confident written and verbal communication skills.
Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
A proactive, resilient approach and a commitment to improving pupil attendance.
Experience using school management systems or working with attendance policies would be advantageous.
What the School Offers
This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ engagement, achievement and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen attendance practices, support families and help create an environment in which pupils can benefit fully from their education.
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