Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Location

North East England, County Durham, Darlington

Primary Industry

Education and Training

Job Description

The Attendance Officer plays a crucial role in promoting and maintaining high levels of student attendance within an educational setting. This role involves monitoring attendance records, liaising with students, parents or guardians, and relevant staff members to identify and address attendance issues. The Attendance Officer works proactively to reduce absenteeism, support student engagement, and contribute to the overall safeguarding and welfare of students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance registers and identify patterns of absence or lateness.
• Contact parents or guardians promptly to discuss unexplained or frequent absences.
• Coordinate with teaching and pastoral staff to support students at risk of poor attendance.
• Arrange meetin...