Attendance Officer | Sheffield | £28k–£33k

📍 Sheffield | Secondary school 📅 Start: ASAP (notice periods considered) 📝 Contract: Permanent ⏰ Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week 💷 Salary: £28,000–£33,000 per annum (indicative) About the school A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Attendance Officer to help strengthen its attendance processes and support pupils to make the most of their education. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, working as part of a wider team and seeing the results of their efforts. About the role You will oversee attendance monitoring, follow up on unexplained absences and work with parents and carers to address concerns. You will provide regular attendance updates to school leaders, identify trends, maintain accurate records and work alongside pastoral staff to support pupils with ongoing attendance difficulties. What we're looking for Previous experience in a school attendance or pastoral administration role. Good understanding of attendance monitoring and reporting. Strong communication and organisational skills. Confidence working with pupils, families and senior staff. A proactive approach and the ability to manage your own workload. Why consider this role? Take an active part in supporting school improvement. Work with a team focused on pupil engagement and achievement. Use your experience to make a difference across the school. Permanent, full-time position with an ASAP start. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.