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Attendance Officer
The Garibaldi School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
• Experience of working in an educational setting, family support, social care, attendance or welfare role • Experience of supporting children, young people and families to overcome barriers to engagement and participation • Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including parents/carers and external agencies • Experience of interpreting and applying policies, procedures and statutory guidance • Experience of using data to identify concerns and plan interventions • Experience of maintaining accurate records and reports • • Experience of leading attendance improvement initiatives • Experience of managing attendance caseloads and implementing attendance interventions • Experience of chairing meetings with parents/carers and external professionals • Experience of line managing,supervising or coordinating the work of others • Experience of multi-agency working, including Early Help, Social Care, Health or Local Authority services • Experience of supporting students experiencing EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) • Experience of attendance enforcement processes and penalty notices • Experience of developing systems and processes to improve compliance and effectiveness • Understanding of the links between attendance, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes • Knowledge of current attendance expectations, statutory guidance and safeguarding responsibilities • Ability to build positive and productive relationships with students, families and staff • Ability to challenge appropriately whilst maintaining professional relationships • Strong organisational and time-management skills • Ability to analyse and interpret data and use findings to inform actions and interventions. • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Competent user of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately • Knowledge of attendance legislation and enforcement procedures • Knowledge of approaches that support inclusive attendance and belonging • Understanding of EBSA, SEND and other barriers to school attendance • Knowledge of safeguarding referral pathways and multiagency processes • Experience using Bromcom, Power BI, Class Charts or other school information systems. • Awareness of the Ofsted framework, particularly attendance, behaviour, personal development and inclusion • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people • Passionate advocate for high attendance, inclusion and educational equity