School Attendance Officer

at  Tradewind Recruitment

Join Our Team as an Attendance Officer in Newham!
Are you passionate about ensuring every student gets the education they deserve? Do you thrive in a role where attention to detail and community engagement are key? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join our dynamic team, located in the vibrant borough of Newham. As an Attendance Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining accurate student records, fostering positive relationships with local authorities, and ensuring every student’s attendance and punctuality are tracked effectively.

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with SIMS: Proficiency in using SIMS or similar student management systems is essential for this role.
Education Background: A background in education, social work, or related fields is preferred, along with a genuine passion for supporting students’ educational journeys.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with Newham: Knowledge of the local community and cultural sensitivity are advantageous for successful engagement with students and families.

Updating Student Records: You’ll be responsible for meticulously updating and maintaining student attendance records using our SIMS (School Information Management System) database.
Liaising with Local Authorities: Building strong partnerships with local authorities to collaborate on attendance-related matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.

House Visits: Conducting home visits for students with persistent absence issues, working closely with families to understand and address underlying causes.

• Logging Absences and Punctuality: Recording student absences and tardiness accurately, identifying patterns and trends to implement proactive solutions.