attendance officer.

Are you an empathetic, yet tenacious professional prepared to be the vital link between school, home, and student success?

Do you have the meticulous eye for data and the personal drive to conquer the issue of persistent absence?

We are seeking a full-time Attendance Officer to join one of our schools in Lichfield as soon as possible on a long-term, ongoing basis. You will be instrumental in improving school attendance by effectively engaging students, families, pastoral teams, and external agencies, using rigorous data analysis to guide and evaluate interventions.

About the School

The school is a mixed secondary school and Sixth Form, part of a supportive multi-academy partnership serving pupils aged 11-18 in the local area. It operates with a clear vision focused on developing students to be Respectful, Ambitious, and Resilient, guided by a set of core behavioural expectations. Following a period of significant strategic investment and transformational change, the school is now experiencing sustained growth in its pupil numbers. The school was chosen to pioneer a national programme that embedded professional social workers directly on-site to provide dedicated early intervention and well-being support for its most vulnerable pupils and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Attendance & Support

• Proactively monitor, track, and analyse attendance data (using Bromcom/other systems) to identify and target at-risk students.

• Implement and evaluate interventions in collaboration with pastoral teams, staff, and external agencies.

• Build positive relationships with families/carers to encourage involvement and offer advice.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate pupil records for all starters and leavers and support students during transition phases.

• Adhere strictly to all Child Protection and Safeguarding policies; maintain vigilance and ensure training compliance.

• Ensure school compliance with GDPR principles and best practice, collaborating with the Trust's DPO.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to converse fluently and professionally in accurate spoken English.

• Proven emotional resilience when handling challenging behaviours and difficult situations.

• Knowledge of behavioural management techniques.

• High motivation to work with children and young people.

• Must have experience in a school attendance role.

• Must have an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits with a comprehensive rewards package.

• Outstanding Professional Development (CPD) tailored for continuous growth.

• A Truly Supportive Environment that values collaborative working.

• The profound chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on students foundational experiences and future successes.

• Referral Rewards via our generous "Refer a Friend" scheme.

Conditions of Employment

The post-holder is expected to promote the Trust's vision and aims, maintain strict confidentiality, adhere to all school policies (including Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities), and be an effective team player. Appropriate training and adherence to performance management principles are mandatory.

If you are a motivated and organised Attendance Officer ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we welcome your application!

Any further questions about the role? Feel free to contact me by emailing kirsty.booth@randstad.co.uk or calling 01142743765.