Attendance Officer - Sutton

Attendance Officer – Sutton

Education First | Sutton | £150 per day | Maternity Cover | Secondary School

Attendance Officer Opportunity – Sutton

Education First is looking for an organised, proactive and experienced Attendance Officer to join a secondary school in Sutton.

This is a full-time maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or attendance professional to join a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with pupils, parents, carers and school staff.

The Role

As an Attendance Officer, your responsibilities may include:

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Monitoring daily pupil attendance and absence

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Following up on unexplained and persistent absences

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Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns

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Maintaining accurate attendance records

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Identifying patterns and trends in pupil attendance

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Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams

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Supporting attendance improvement strategies

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Preparing attendance information and reports

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Communicating with pupils regarding attendance

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Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information

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Following school attendance, safeguarding and child protection procedures

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

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Previous experience in a school or education setting

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Experience working in attendance, administration or pastoral support

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Strong organisational and administrative skills

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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The ability to communicate confidently with parents and carers

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Strong attention to detail

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The ability to manage confidential information appropriately

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A proactive and professional approach

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A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

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The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Previous experience as an Attendance Officer within a secondary school would be desirable.

Working Hours & Pay

Full-time Maternity cover £150 per day Secondary school in Sutton

What You Can Expect From Education First

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Competitive daily rates

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Weekly pay

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A dedicated Education First consultant

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Ongoing support throughout your placement

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Opportunities across schools in South London

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Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences

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Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities

Why Work With Education First?

At Education First, we want to build long-term relationships with our candidates rather than simply place you into the next available vacancy.

We'll take the time to understand your experience, skills and career goals before matching you with suitable opportunities. Our consultants provide ongoing support throughout your placement and are here to help from your first day onwards.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Attendance Officer or school administrator looking for a maternity cover opportunity in a secondary school in Sutton, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

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