Attendance Officer - MAT Cover (6 Months) Location: Wakefield Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full‑time, 5 days per week - Term Time Only Duration: 6‑month maternity cover About the Role We are seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join a supportive Multi‑Academy Trust in Wakefield. This is a vital position within the school community, ensuring high levels of pupil attendance, safeguarding awareness, and strong communication with families and external agencies. Key Responsibilities Attendance monitoring - Track, analyse, and report on daily attendance and punctuality. Parent liaison - Build positive relationships with parents/carers to address attendance concerns. Safeguarding awareness - Escalate concerns promptly and follow school safeguarding procedures. Data management - Maintain accurate attendance records using school MIS systems. Multi‑agency collaboration - Work with pastoral teams, EWO services, and external partners to support pupils. What We're Looking For Previous experience as an Attendance Officer or in a similar school‑based administrative role. Strong understanding of attendance legislation and safeguarding. Confident using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom or similar). Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider pastoral team.Why This Role? Join a well‑established MAT with a suppo...