Attendance Officer
Posted 3 days 10 hours ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Somerset, Taunton, United Kingdom, TA1 1
Job Description
Job Details 
Attendance Officer - 32 hours & 30 minutes per week (8:15am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday, includes an unpaid 30 minute lunch break). 38 weeks and 3 days per year (term time + 3 of the 6 school INSET days). Grade 13, NJC points 6 11.
Responsibilities- Support students in achieving their full academic potential by promoting excellent attendance.
- Serve as a visible, proactive presence in the Pastoral Hub and throughout the school.
- Engage directly with students, parents and staff to drive positive change and celebrate attendance achievements.
- Provide proactive communication and support to ensure students unlock their full potential.
We welcome candidates with transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds. Desired strengths include:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Proven knowledge and use of Microsoft packages.
- Experience working in a busy office or a school environment (preferred but not mandatory).
- Full training will be provided.
- Learning and development opportunities within a supportive team.
- A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different.
- Opportunities to be involved across the Trust.
- An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced (beginning of employment).
Start date: As soon as possible.