Secondary School Attendance Officer - #2163867

Secondary School Attendance Officer
Based in Wednesbury, Sandwell£16-£17ph

Your new company
A large Secondary School is looking for a School Attendance Officer to cover longer term sickness. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.00 am - 4pm initially until of the year which may be extended.

Your new role
The school are seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join their school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a real difference in students' lives.
The role will entail:

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality records
• Follow up on absences with parents/carers via phone, email, and home visits
• Work closely with pastoral teams and external agencies to address attendance concerns
• Maintain accurate data and produce regular attendance reports
• Support the implementation of attendance improvement strategies

What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous attendance experience in a school or educational setting (preferred) with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. You must be Proficient in using MIS systems and Microsoft Office with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
What you'll get in return
Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

What you need to do now
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