Attendance Officer

Smile Education are recruiting for a school experienced Attendance Officer to start immediately for a school in Walsall.

This role will be full time Monday – Friday .

• Monitoring whole school attendance, persistent absence and punctuality
• Ongoing monitoring of attendance for students
• Identify students who require support with their attendance.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team, Heads of House and Tutors, SENCo, inclusion team and other relevant staff regarding students who are of concern.
• Raise attendance issues with parents.
• Meet with both students and parents to support them to improve attendance.
• Meet with Education Welfare Officer on a weekly basis.
• Refer students who are not meeting attendance targets.

We would like applicants to have prior experience working in an attendance-based role within education. Experience in using SIMS / CMIS / BROMCOM / ARBOR is essential.

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists, with a proven record of assisting both experienced Teachers and Leaders, in addition to those starting their career. We are able to provide training and CPD opportunities and are proud to work with some of the largest academies trusts within your local area. We’re passionate about finding the perfect role for you!

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following :

• Experience in school attendance.
• Have prior experience in using SIMS or CMIS / BROMCOM / ARBOR.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent levels of communication.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.