Attendance and Welfare Officer

An organised, enthusiastic Attendance and Welfare Officer is required to join our Admin Team. The post involves monitoring student absence and punctuality, supporting parents and students in improving their attendance and the related administration and data. The person appointed requires good communication and inter-personal skills with a willingness to be adaptable to team needs.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Promote regular attendance and lead on monitoring of student’s attendance, to improve attendance rates and achieve the highest standard of educational achievement
• Ensure that parents are made fully aware of their statutory responsibilities, particularly where there is persistent absence
• Have experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling of matters with sensitivity and discretion
• Have experience of managing competing priorities, working to deadlines and maintaining accurate records
• Maintain constructive relationships with parents/carers when exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance to school and engagement with learning
• Be able to work effectively and constructively with other professionals and the schools’ team
• Have experience of previous work in an inclusive setting or school, and be proficient in the use of SIMS