Assistant Attendance Officer

Assistant Attendance Officer

• Annual Salary: £23,174 - £24,629
• Location: Hounslow
• Job Type: Full-time, Term Time (39 weeks)

I am working with a school in Hounslow as they recruit for an Assistant Attendance Officer to join their dedicated team. This role is crucial in monitoring and enhancing student attendance and punctuality across Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will work closely with students, staff, parents, and carers to reduce absence levels and address punctuality issues, ensuring all students have the best possible opportunities to succeed.

• Work alongside the Attendance Officer to ensure daily attendance registers are accurately completed and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Follow up on unexplained absences with parents/carers, escalating issues as necessary in accordance with school procedures.
• Oversee the administration of absence procedures, including sending letters home, organising attendance clinics, and liaising with external agencies.
• Produce and interpret detailed attendance reports for school leaders, identifying key statistics and patterns that require attention.
• Track and support the attendance of vulnerable student groups, collaborating with school leaders to devise effective interventions.
• Lead regular check-ins to review the effectiveness of interventions and support measures.
• Maintain up-to-date records of communications and interventions related to attendance.
• Coordinate with parents/carers and students to implement and monitor attendance improvement strategies.
• Conduct home visits as needed to directly address attendance issues with families.

• GCSE or equivalent level qualifications, including at least a Grade C in English and Mathematics.
• Proven experience in an educational setting, ideally with direct involvement in attendance management.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis and report production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Proficient in using IT systems, particularly Excel, for data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of attendance-related policies and potential interventions.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car for home visits.

• Competitive salary within the specified range.
• Term time working schedule plus 5 INSET days.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.