Attendance Officer

School Attendance Officer - Secondary School (Sheffield)Start Date: September 2026Location: SheffieldContract: Full-Time, Term Time OnlyAgency: Tradewind EducationSchool Attendance Officer - Join a Large Secondary School in Sheffield This SeptemberTradewind Education is recruiting on behalf of a large, welcoming secondary school in Sheffield for an experienced and motivated School Attendance Officer to join their pastoral team from September 2026.This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive individual who is passionate about improving student attendance and supporting young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, reducing persistent absence, and working closely with students, families, and school staff.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and manage daily student attendance using the school''s Management Information System (MIS).Follow up on unexplained absences through telephone calls, emails, and letters to parents/carers.Identify attendance concerns and work proactively to improve attendance across the school.Liaise with parents, carers, pastoral teams, senior leaders, and external agencies to support students with poor attendance.Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure compliance with statutory attendance procedures.Produce attendance reports and analyse attendance data to identify trends and target interventions.Conduct attendance meetings with parents/carers where ..... full job details .....