Secondary School Attendance Officer Full-Time Position - Immediate Start for 6 Months About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join our secondary school team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting excellent attendance, reducing persistent absence, and supporting our students' academic success. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse daily student attendance data, identifying patterns and concerns Implement effective strategies to improve attendance rates and reduce persistent absence Work closely with parents, teachers, and external agencies to address attendance issues Maintain accurate attendance records and prepare regular reports for senior leadership Lead attendance improvement initiatives and reward programs Support safeguarding procedures by monitoring students' whereabouts and welfare Required Skills and Experience Experience in education, social work, or related field Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff Excellent organisational and administrative abilities Proficiency in MS Office and school management systems Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Valid driving license and access to own vehicle for home visits Desirable Qualities Previous experience as an Attendance Officer or similar role Knowledge of education welfare regulations and attendance legislation Experience using attendance monitoring software Understanding of barriers to attendance and strategies to overcome them Benefits of working with Connex Education: Competitive pay rates Full training provided to support you in the role Weekly PAYE payments Wellbeing programme and ongoing professional development opportunities Potential pathway into qualified teaching A dedicated Education Consultant to support your career goals All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.