Position: School Attendance Officer
Systems: SIMS or Arbor
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00
SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DBS
My client, a well-respected school south of Preston, is looking to recruit a self starting attendance officer on a temporary to possible perm basis.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Daily Monitoring: Accurately monitor pupil attendance and lateness records.
* Follow-Up: Follow up on pupil absences and lateness via In-touch, telephone, or other means, with guidance from relevant colleagues, making appropriate referrals.
* Late Pupils: Check on late pupils and ensure all unexplained absences are accounted for.
* Communication: Seek reasons for absences via telephone or letter home if required.
* Register Accuracy: Check the accuracy and correct coding on registers.
* Policy Adherence: Follow the Attendance policy and send out letters as required.
* Support Identification: Identify individuals and/or groups of pupils needing additional support to improve attendance and punctuality.
* Intervention Strategies: Implement intervention strategies to address poor attendance and celebrate excellent attendance, adapting them as appropriate.
* Sanctions: Initiate and follow through appropriate sanctions in liaison with relevant colleagues and other professionals, including fines and court action.
* Meetings: Attend follow-up meetings and other relevant meetings with parents/carers and/or other professionals to provide information, offer suppo...