Attendance Officer Guernsey

Overview

Attendance Officer – Guernsey

Location: St Peter Port / Island-wide, Guernsey (Channel Islands)

Salary: Competitive (States of Guernsey Scale)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

Wayman Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer for an immediate start within the unique educational landscape of Guernsey. This role is vital in supporting the Bailiwick’s commitment to high educational standards by ensuring students are present, engaged, and supported. It is an ideal position for someone looking for a meaningful pastoral role in a safe, community-focused island environment.

• Data Management: Daily monitoring of attendance registers using the school’s Management Information System (SIMS) to identify trends and persistent absence.
• Parental Liaison: Conducting "First Day" calls and meetings with parents/carers to discuss attendance concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Home Visits: Traveling across the island to conduct welfare checks and support families who are struggling with school school engagement.
• Multi-Agency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working alongside the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture and local social work teams to support vulnerable learners.
• Legal Compliance: Ensuring all attendance records meet the statutory requirements of the Education (Guernsey) Law.

• Previous experience in an Attendance, Pastoral, or Safeguarding role within an educational setting.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations with sensitivity.

• Proficiency in data analysis and school software (SIMS experience is highly desirable).

• Residency/Permit: Candidates must be locally qualified or eligible for a States of Guernsey Employment Permit.

• A valid driving licence (essential for conducting home visits across the island).

• An enhanced DBS check and a satisfactory Guernsey Police Check.