What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated and experienced Pastoral Team.
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting young people? We are looking for an Attendance Officer to play a key role in maintaining accurate student attendance records and ensuring every child has the best opportunity to succeed.
Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for monitoring and recording attendance data, liaising with families, teachers, the pastoral team and external agencies to promote good attendance and punctuality. This is a fast paced rewarding role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach. You will work closely with our newly appointed Home School Link Worker to improve the attendance of students.
The role is 37.5 hours per week, term time only with a working pattern of 8am to 4pm on Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be expected to respect the need for confidentiality that exists when working in a school environment and will enjoy the rewards of working within a friendly and co-operative team.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
What the school offers its staff
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model
Commitment to safeguarding
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).