Attendance Officer

Job Description This role is term time plus two week. We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Attendance Officer to play a key role in improving student attendance and engagement across the school. This role is vital in promoting a positive culture of attendance and ensuring the school meets statutory attendance requirements. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and manage daily student attendance, ensuring registers are accurate and compliant with statutory guidance. • Act as a key point of contact for attendance matters, working closely with parents/carers to follow up on absences and lateness. • Identify patterns of poor attendance and work proactively with students, families, and staff to improve engagement and attendance outcomes. • Coordinate targeted interventions for students with persistent absence, including arranging meetings, action plans, and follow-up support. • Conduct home visits where appropriate to strengthen relationships with families and address barriers to attendance. • Work collaboratively with safeguarding, pastoral, and senior leadership teams to respond to welfare concerns linked to attendance. • Liaise with external agencies, including the Local Authority and other support services, to ensure appropriate support and compliance with attendance regulations. • Support formal attendance processes, including the preparation of documentation for penalty notices and other enforcement actions where necessary. • Maintain accurate attendance records and produce regular reports to support monitoring and strategic decision-making. • Promote a positive culture of attendance and punctuality across the school community. What We Offer • A brand-new, state-of-the-art school building with excellent facilities. • A friendly and supportive staff team who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting our students. • The opportunity to work with a diverse and vibrant school community. • A strong commitment to professional development, with opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your role. • A laptop and reliable IT support to help you do your job effectively. • Access to our on-site staff gym. • Free on-site parking. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Grove Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.