Your new companyHays Education is working with an SEND school in South Birmingham, B10, who are looking to appoint an Attendance Officer from January 2026. The role will be Monday - Friday 08.30 - 3.30pm.Your new roleAs attendance officer, you will be working with pupils and school SLT to monitor, report on and improve attendance within the school.Roles and responsibilities will include but not restricted to:

• Working with pupils both individually and in groups to raise attendance
• Providing training and support to parents/ carers
• Analysing attendance data and reporting to school SLT
• Ensuring registers are completed and chasing unexplained absence according to the school's first day response policy
• Liaising with other agencies and the school safeguarding team where required
• Representing the school at meetings; advise on policy
• Minuting at meetings

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this attendance officer post you will:

• Having prior experience in an attendance/ school data role would be essential for this role
• Be familiar with Bromcom and the inputting/ production of reports on attendance-related data
• Be confident working with pupils and their families, and dealing with people from school, home and a number of other agencies.
• Have excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate reports using Bromcom and MS Office
• Have excellent communication skills

What you'll get in returnThis job is managed by Hays Education, so you will initially need to register with us. You will work with an education recruitment expert dedicated to finding out your needs and working with you to meet them. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
• Access to free Professional Development Training
• Comparative pay through Agency Worker Regulations
• Accruing Holiday Pay as you work
• Option to pay into pension

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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