Job Posting: Attendance Officer Location: Beaconsfield Position: Attendance Officer Responsible to: The Headteacher Principal Responsibilities: To manage the attendance administrative tasks. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the computerised registration system. Monitor registers and identify patterns of concern. Manage and coordinate daily calls to parents for attendance checking. Contact parents of children who are ill or in an accident in the absence of the Medical Officer. Attend meetings with outside agencies and County officials, e.g., Education Welfare Officer. Collate attendance information half-termly for Year Heads, Senior Leadership Team, and Governors. Increase the attendance of all students to above 96%. Meet with students and parents to improve student attendance. Present to staff on attendance trends and train staff to support attendance. Continually look to improve attendance procedures and systems. Administer first aid in the absence of the Medical Officer. Skills Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with SIMS software packages. Data management and analysis skills. Attention to detail. Full First Aid Certificate (training available if needed). Ability to multi-task at speed. Strong people skills and ability to hold others accountable. General Requirements: Attend scheduled meetings. Actively seek professional development. Participate in the school appraisal process. Work within the terms and conditions of Bucks Pay employees. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to school policies. Be subject to a police criminal records check (enhanced disclosure) from the Criminal Records Bureau. Perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Be prepared to carry out additional duties as reasonably required by the Headteacher. Salary: Pay Range 3: Full-time, 37 hours, Term time only. BP 3 £27,310 - £29,295 Actual Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 If you are passionate about improving student attendance and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.