Attendance Lead | Boost Pupil Attendance (Flexible Hours)

Woodlands; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Folkestone is seeking a reliable Attendance Officer to enhance student attendance and punctuality. The successful candidate will use their exceptional people skills and communication abilities to interact effectively with students, parents, and external agencies. They will manage all attendance-related matters, promoting positive attitudes towards education. The role offers a full-time schedule during term time with numerous employee benefits, including professional development and healthcare access.

Benefits

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare

Outstanding professional development

Regular wellbeing and social activities

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking on all our sites

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively and sensitively with young people.
• Confidence when dealing with parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist service to improve school attendance and punctuality.
• Promote positive attitudes towards education.
• Be responsible for all attendance matters.

Skills

Excellent people skills

High level of communication skills

High level of literacy skills

High level of IT skills

Ability to respond calmly and sensitively under pressure

Tools

Bromcom

Google Suite

Job description

A progressive educational institution in Folkestone is seeking a reliable Attendance Officer to enhance student attendance and punctuality. The successful candidate will use their exceptional people skills and communication abilities to interact effectively with students, parents, and external agencies. They will manage all attendance-related matters, promoting positive attitudes towards education. The role offers a full-time schedule during term time with numerous employee benefits, including professional development and healthcare access.