School Attendance Officer

• Location: Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time, Term-time (39 weeks per year plus 1 additional week) (interim available from 10th Feb) 
• Salary: £21,329 - 32.5 hours per week, 40 weeks a year

Join the vibrant team at a fantastic secondary school in Redhill as an Attendance Officer, where you will play a crucial role in managing student attendance and supporting the Student Services office. This position requires a highly organized, flexible individual who excels in multitasking and maintains a positive and caring demeanour under pressure. You will work as a part of a well establish, small but supportive team. 

• Administer pupil attendance to ensure high levels of compliance with statutory guidance and school policies.
• Work closely with parents, carers, and other agencies to improve attendance levels and have confidence to call parents in a timely manner 
• Provide support across various administrative tasks within the Student Services team.
• Coordinate and manage emergency support protocols and first aid provisions.
• Handle daily communications with parents regarding student absences and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Offer reception cover during busy periods and lunch breaks, including handling first aid situations.

• A good standard of education (minimum GCSE Grade C in English & Mathematics or equivalent).
• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with school management systems like Bromcom or SIMS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Experience in managing attendance or working with young people is highly desirable.
• Experienced and confidence user of Microsoft Office and Google suite. 

• Competitive salary based on the Surrey Pay scheme, inclusive of statutory annual leave allowances.
• Professional development opportunities and support for staff wellbeing.
• Being part of a respected team in a community-oriented environment.

To apply for the Attendance Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. 

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check which we can support you with obtaining.