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37 hours per week
Monday -Thursday 8.30-4.30, Friday 8.00-3.30, Term Time
Are you passionate about helping every child achieve their best? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join our friendly team at Great Chart Primary School, a thriving primary school in a welcoming setting.
About the Role:
As our Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to achieve excellent attendance. You’ll work closely with staff, families, and external agencies to monitor, analyse, and improve attendance, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met. You’ll also lead on innovative strategies and reward schemes to celebrate and encourage excellent attendance across the school.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Daily completion and monitoring of registers and absence records
2. Managing the absence line and first-day calling, prioritising vulnerable pupils
3. Communicating with parents and working collaboratively to address attendance concerns
4. Coordinating a reward programme for improved attendance
5. Analysing and reporting on attendance data for the senior leadership team
6. Working with the Family Liaison Officer, SLT, and Kent attendance services
7. Conducting home visits where necessary
8. Keeping up to date with statutory attendance frameworks and advising stakeholders
The role will also include General Administration/Receptionist tasks within a busy school office
What We’re Looking For:
9. Organised, resilient, and able to handle confidential information
10. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
11. Good IT skills, ideally with experience using Arbor or similar systems and using spreadsheets
12. A commitment to promoting the highest standards of attendance and safeguarding