Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer Location: Cardiff Secondary School Start Date: ImmediateContract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)Pay: 120 to 180 per day (depending on experience)Duration: Ongoing until July 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidateWe are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Attendance Officer to join a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving student outcomes and has a strong background in school attendance management.Key Responsibilities:Monitoring and tracking daily student attendance and punctualityFollowing up on absences, including contacting parents/carersWorking closely with pastoral teams, SLT, and external agenciesMaintaining accurate attendance records using school systemsProducing attendance reports and identifying trends or concernsSupporting strategies to improve whole-school attendanceRequirements:Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting (ideally secondary)Strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilitiesConfident communicator with the ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parentsExcellent organisational and administrative skillsAbility to work independently and manage a busy workloadMust hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain oneMust be able to provide two professional referencesIf you are an ..... full job details .....