Attendance Officer

at  Outcomes First Group

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Attendance knowledge
• Word and Excel

ABOUT THE ROLE

To promote excellent attendance and reach Westbourne School attendance targets
To analyse attendance and welfare related data to guide interventions and evaluate their impact.
To promote and adhere to Westbourne School attendance policy for all pupils
To support the Leadership Team with the tracking and monitoring of attendance, identifying early opportunities for intervention and proactively seeking appropriate support for pupils as required
To support all pupils, including all identified vulnerable groups in improving and maintaining attendance
To provide high quality support and communication with parents/carers and pupil’s services to maintain high levels of attendance and wellbeing.

MAIN DUTIES & TASKS

• To maintain a range of school records and data relating to pupil attendance and welfare. To respond to requests for such from a range of staff within the school and assist in the interpretation of data.
• Ensure pupil attendance data is recorded accurately on all internal monitoring and recording systems.
• Liaise with the Family Liaison Officers daily to ensure all attendance registers are recorded accurately and within policy timescales.
• To undertake day to day case work, including the timely investigation of all unexplained absences and maintain regular and accurate casework notes to improve levels attendance, and to ensure parents/carers are aware of their legal responsibilities to secure regular attendance.
• In cases of persistent absenteeism and/or welfare issues; to be proactive in assessing the situation and liaising with parents/carers and relevant professionals when pupils/families may need additional support.
• Support SLT to implement a system of rewards for excellent attendance.
• To complete appropriate referrals to internal and external agencies as required.