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Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Chesterfield
Salary Range: £110 - £130 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Make a real impact on student success by helping to improve school attendance in Chesterfield!
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a proactive and reliable Attendance Officer to join a dedicated team at a school in Chesterfield. Attendance Officer is a full-time role, ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and a passion for supporting young people’s educational engagement.
Responsibilities as an Attendance Officer:
- Monitor, track and analyse attendance data to identify patterns and concerns.
- Conduct home visits and liaise with families to promote regular attendance.
- Develop and implement targeted strategies and interventions to improve attendance.
- Work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams to address barriers to attendance.
- Maintain accurate records and report data to senior leadership as required.
- Support the wider school community in building a culture of excellent attendance.
Requirements for Attendance Officer:
- Proven experience in an attendance, pastoral, safeguarding, or similar administrative role in education.
- Strong analytical and data-handling skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Full UK driving licence with business insurance (essential).
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A CV covering the last 10 years with any gaps clearly explained.
Why choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates and full-time placements.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
- Personalised support from experienced consultants.
- A values-driven approach to education recruitment.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the Attendance Officer role, click ‘apply now’ and submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.
