Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer Location: Grays, Essex Salary: Up to £26,365 (Actual Salary) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Local Education are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded secondary school in Grays seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Attendance Officer, Family Liaison Officer, Pastoral Officer, or School Administrator with experience in attendance to join a supportive school community. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving student attendance and punctuality by working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies. Key Responsibilities: • Monitoring and tracking attendance data • Managing attendance procedures and interventions • Liaising with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns • Producing attendance reports for senior leaders • Supporting strategies to improve attendance across the school • Working with external agencies where appropriate Requirements: • Previous attendance experience within a school setting • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Excellent organisational skills • Confidence using school MIS systems • Ability to work effectively with students, families and staff Benefits: • Permanent position • Term-time only working pattern • Up to £26,365 actual salary • Supportive leadership team • Opportunity to make a genuine ..... full job details .....