Attendance Officer

School Attendance Officer

Full-time | From £15 per hour | Rochester

Academics are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming secondary school in Rochester for a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their team on a full-time basis.

The Role

As Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in promoting strong attendance and punctuality across the school. You will work closely with students, parents, and staff to monitor attendance, follow up on absences, and support initiatives that encourage engagement in learning.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain daily attendance and punctuality records

Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences

Liaise with teaching staff and external agencies to support students

Produce attendance reports and ensure records are accurate and up to date

Support whole-school strategies to improve attendance

What We're Looking For

Experience working in a school or administrative environment

Strong communication and organisational skills

A proactive and supportive approach

Experience using attendance systems such as SIMS or similar

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply

Supportive and friendly school environment

Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' outcomes

Competitive hourly rate from £15 per hour

Full-time opportunity

Apply today to be considered for this role