Attendance Officer

School Attendance OfficerFull-time From 16 per hour DartfordAcademics are currently recruiting for a committed Attendance Officer to join a welcoming secondary school in Dartford 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 ResponsibilitiesMonitor and maintain accurate daily attendance and punctuality recordsContact parents and carers regarding unexplained absencesWork alongside teaching staff and external agencies to support studentsProduce detailed attendance reports and ensure systems are up to dateSupport whole-school strategies to improve attendance outcomesWhat We''re Looking ForPrevious experience as an Attendance Officer or within a school settingArbor training or experience using school systems such as Arbor, SIMS, or similarStrong communication and organisational skillsAn Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)Why ApplyFriendly and supportive school environmentOpportunity to have a direct impact on ..... full job details .....