Overview
Interaction Education are pleased to currently be on the lookout for a School Attendance Officer to join a lovely school based in Hertfordshire.
Responsibilities
* Monitor daily attendance, follow up on absences, and maintain accurate attendance records.
* Liaise with families to address attendance concerns and support early interventions.
* Work with the Senior Leadership Team and external agencies to reduce persistent absenteeism.
* Conduct home visits where necessary, ensuring appropriate safeguarding protocols.
* Prepare reports and data analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
* Support the school in complying with Hertfordshire County Council and DfE attendance policies.
Person specification
* Experience working in a school or education-related environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational and data management skills.
* Ability to work independently and handle sensitive situations with discretion.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Knowledge of SIMS or other school MIS is desirable.
Salary and contract
The salary for this position is negotiable dependent on experience, and the successful candidate will be taken on a temporary to permanent contract, 12 weeks of temporary followed by a potential permanent contract to follow if everything is going well.
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply or for more information please contact Tom at Interaction Education for more information. (phone number removed)
Job details
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Company: Interaction Recruitment
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £13.00 - £18.00 Per hour On site parking, weekly pay
Posted: Sep 2nd 2025
Closes: Oct 3rd 2025
Sector: Education
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