Attendance Officer

School Attendance Officer Secondary School

Location:

Stafford

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract:

Full-time, ongoing Elite Supply Services is recruiting an experienced and proactive Attendance Officer to support a secondary school in Stafford. The successful candidate will work closely with students, parents, carers and school staff to improve attendance, identify barriers to learning and provide appropriate support to families. This role may also involve conducting home visits when required.

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and follow up on poor or persistent student attendance Meet with students and parents or carers to discuss attendance concerns Identify barriers affecting attendance and engagement with education Develop and monitor attendance action plans Conduct appropriate home visits where necessary Maintain accurate and confidential attendance records Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams Liaise with external agencies and local authority services when required Ensure the school follows current attendance legislation, regulations and guidance The ideal candidate will:
Have previous experience in a school attendance, pastoral, safeguarding or family-support role Have a good understanding of current school attendance regulations and statutory guidance Be confident holding sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations with students and families Have excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills Be able to work professionally and maintain confidentiality Be comfortable undertaking home visits Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle Understand safeguarding procedures within an educational setting The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

About Elite Supply Services Elite Supply Services is an education recruitment agency supporting schools across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

To apply , please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant attendance, pastoral or education experience.