Attendance Officer - term time
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £21,444 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashford, Kent |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Great Chart Primary School |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Are you passionate about helping every child achieve their best? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join our friendly team at Great Chart Primary School, a thriving primary school in a welcoming setting.
About the Role:
As our Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to achieve excellent attendance. You’ll work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to monitor, analyse, and improve attendance, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met. You’ll also lead on innovative strategies and reward schemes to celebrate and encourage excellent attendance across the school.
Key responsibilities include:
Daily completion and monitoring of registers and absence records
Managing the absence line and first-day calling, prioritising vulnerable pupils
Communicating with parents and working collaboratively to address attendance concerns
Coordinating a reward programme for improved attendance
Analysing and reporting on attendance data for the senior leadership team
Working with the Family Liaison Officer, SLT, and Kent attendance services
Conducting home visits where necessary
Keeping up to date with statutory attendance frameworks and advising stakeholders
The role will also include General Administration/Receptionist tasks within a busy school office
What We’re Looking For:
Organised, resilient, and able to handle confidential information
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Good IT skills, ideally with experience using Arbor or similar systems and using spreadsheets
A commitment to promoting the highest standards of attendance and safeguarding
Why join us?
Supportive and welcoming school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to make a real difference in our thriving school
Salary: Kent Scheme C £25,252 (pro rata £21,444)
37 hours per week - Monday -Thursday 8.30-4.30, Friday 8.00-3.30, term time
About the Role:
As our Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to achieve excellent attendance. You’ll work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to monitor, analyse, and improve attendance, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met. You’ll also lead on innovative strategies and reward schemes to celebrate and encourage excellent attendance across the school.
Key responsibilities include:
Daily completion and monitoring of registers and absence records
Managing the absence line and first-day calling, prioritising vulnerable pupils
Communicating with parents and working collaboratively to address attendance concerns
Coordinating a reward programme for improved attendance
Analysing and reporting on attendance data for the senior leadership team
Working with the Family Liaison Officer, SLT, and Kent attendance services
Conducting home visits where necessary
Keeping up to date with statutory attendance frameworks and advising stakeholders
The role will also include General Administration/Receptionist tasks within a busy school office
What We’re Looking For:
Organised, resilient, and able to handle confidential information
Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Good IT skills, ideally with experience using Arbor or similar systems and using spreadsheets
A commitment to promoting the highest standards of attendance and safeguarding
Why join us?
Supportive and welcoming school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to make a real difference in our thriving school
Salary: Kent Scheme C £25,252 (pro rata £21,444)
37 hours per week - Monday -Thursday 8.30-4.30, Friday 8.00-3.30, term time