Attendance Officer – Sheffield
Are you a highly organised and proactive Attendance Officer who is passionate about improving student attendance, engagement, and educational outcomes? Reeson Education is recruiting a dedicated Attendance Officer to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment in Sheffield (S2) starting from September 2026.
About the Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will monitor attendance, support students and families to overcome barriers to regular school attendance, and ensure attendance procedures are implemented effectively in line with school policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, ensuring accurate records are maintained using the school’s management information system.
- Identify attendance concerns early and implement strategies to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance and support to promote regular school attendance.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, prepare reports, and communicate attendance data to senior leaders and relevant staff.
- Collaborate with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff, local authorities, and external agencies to support students with attendance‑related concerns.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Attendance Officer, Administrator, Pastoral Officer, or in a similar school‑based role.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Enhanced DBS on the updated service, or willingness to obtain one.
- Strong safeguarding awareness.
Benefits
- Competitive daily rate of £105‑£130, depending on experience.
- Flexible full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Equal Opportunities
Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Additional Information
Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07.
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