Job Title: Attendance Officer Location: Sheffield Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for supporting student success and wellbeing? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and reliable Attendance Officer to work in schools in Sheffield. As an Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting high levels of attendance and punctuality, helping to remove barriers to learning, and ensuring students are fully engaged in their education. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with students, staff, and families to make a meaningful impact on attendance and overall school performance. Your Responsibilities as an Attendance Officer: Monitor and record student attendance accurately daily Follow up on unexplained absences and lateness in line with school policies Communicate with parents/carers regarding attendance concerns Work closely with school staff to identify and address attendance issues Support the implementation of attendance improvement strategies Maintain accurate records and prepare attendance reports Liaise with external agencies when necessary to support student attendance Promote a positive culture of attendance and punctuality within the school To be an Attendance Officer, you should have: Experience working in an administrative, school, or support setting Understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding responsibilities Strong organisational and time-management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality A proactive and solution-focused approach An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application. As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK. For more information or to register your interest in the “Attendance Officer” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV or get in touch directly with Leanne Clark at for more information.