Centre Attendance Administrator - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyA pupil referral unit based in South Birmingham, which specialises in behavioural issues is looking for an experienced attendance Officer to join their team on an interim basis. The cover is Monday to Friday. The hours will be 8.30 am to 4pm, term time only. This is a long-term ongoing role and will commence ASAP. There is a possibility of it becoming a permanent role for the right individualYour new roleAs a School Attendance Officer, you will play a crucial role in promoting and ensuring regular school attendance. You will be responsible for monitoring student attendance, identifying patterns of absenteeism, and working closely with students, parents, staff and outside agencies to address attendance issues and any barriers to learning. This role will also require you to be proactive in making occasional home visits to support the parent community and ensure students can attend school regularly.Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track student attendance daily via the school system.
• Identify and address patterns of absenteeism.
• Work collaboratively with students, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Conduct home visits to support families and address attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and prepare reports as required.
• Provide administrative support related to attendance, including correspondence and record-keeping.
• Liaise with external agencies and support services as necessary.

What you'll need to succeed What you'll need to succeed previous experience in a similar role or working within an educational setting. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - The ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent organisational and administrative skills. - Access to transport for home visits. - Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures is desirable.What you'll get in returnHays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham for over ten years, providing quality non-classroom-based staff in schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

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