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:

Monitoring daily pupil attendance and absence

Following up on unexplained and persistent absences

Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns

Maintaining accurate attendance records

Identifying patterns and trends in pupil attendance

Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams

Supporting attendance improvement strategies

Preparing attendance information and reports

Communicating with pupils regarding attendance

Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Following school attendance, safeguarding and child protection procedures

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience in a school or education setting

Experience working in attendance, administration or pastoral support

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to communicate confidently with parents and carers

Strong attention to detail

The ability to manage confidential information appropriately

A proactive and professional approach

A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

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

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

A dedicated Education First consultant

Ongoing support throughout your placement

Opportunities across schools in South London

Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences

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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