Attendance Officer/School Administrator

Attendance Officer / School AdministratorLocation: OL16, Greater Manchester Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Contract: Temporary Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update ServiceWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Attendance Officer/Administrator to support a busy school based in Rochdale.This is a key role within the school, responsible for monitoring pupil attendance, maintaining accurate records and following up on absences. The successful candidate must be confident working independently, able to manage a busy workload and comfortable making quick decisions when required.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitoring and recording daily pupil attendanceFollowing up on unexplained absences with parents and carersUpdating and maintaining accurate attendance recordsUsing SIMS to input and manage pupil informationProducing attendance reports and identifying patterns or concernsLiaising with teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leadershipProviding general administrative support where requiredHandling sensitive and confidential information appropriatelyAbout YouThe ideal candidate will have:Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer/administrator within a schoolConfident working knowledge of SIMS, ideally within attendanceThe ability to work independently and use your own initiativeA calm and professional approach when speaking with parents, carers and pupilsStrong organisational and communication skillsThe ability to think quickly and confidently manage ..... full job details .....