Attendance Officer

Your New CompanyHays Education are proud to be working with a busy and supportive secondary school in Doncaster who are seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on student attendance, engagement and safeguarding within a well-established school environment. Your New RoleAs Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.Key responsibilities will include: Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality across the school Managing attendance systems and maintaining accurate records Investigating unexplained absences and following up with parents/carers Producing attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies Working closely with pastoral teams, safeguarding leads and external professionals Identifying attendance concerns and implementing intervention strategies Supporting school attendance initiatives and campaigns Ensuring compliance with attendance-related legislation and school policies What You''ll Need to Succeed Previous school-based Attendance experience is ESSENTIAL.This role requires someone who can hit the ground running from day one. Candidates must have experience working within a school and/or attendance function.You will also need: Proven experience managing school attendance data and processes Knowledge of attendance procedures, safeguarding requirements and education ..... full job details .....