We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Attendance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day absence management of students, support the Attendance Manager, and contribute to improving overall academy attendance. Key Responsibilities: Complete the first day calling process. Administer accurate management of academy registers. Review trends and patterns in absence and take relevant action. Support the Attendance Team in improving whole academy attendance. Work with external partners such as the Education Welfare Officer (EWO) as directed. Monitor academy registration systems and report on the quality of the registers. Be the first contact for all attendance issues in the academy. Attend and participate in meetings as required. Support the operation of student ‘late gate’ and late detentions. Ensure all registers are completed timely and accurately. Maintain and update attendance records. Identify poor attenders and advise the Attendance Manager of students needing intervention. Generate weekly attendance reports for tutors and pastoral team. Liaise with Education Welfare and other support services to improve attendance rates. Prepare and administer fixed penalty notices. Provide advice and support for students returning to school after an extended period of absence. Implement the academy communication systems for attendance. Be a key point of contact for parents and carers regarding attendance matters. Administer letters as directed by the Attendance Manager/Assistant Headteacher. Challenge reasons for absence in line with the academy policy. Support attendance clinics as directed by the Attendance Manager. This role is Term Time only .