Job Introduction
We are seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join our team in September. This key role focuses on improving student attendance, supporting safeguarding, and ensuring effective monitoring and intervention across the school.
As the first point of contact for attendance, you will manage daily attendance processes, including checks, first-day response, and follow up of absence. You will work closely with staff, parents and external agencies to promote strong attendance habits and address barriers to engagement.
You will analyse attendance data, produce reports, and identify trends to inform targeted interventions. You will support attendance meetings, reintegration plans, and strategies to improve outcomes for students who are persistently absent or vulnerable.
Key responsibilities will include coordinating attendance-related safeguarding processes, including welfare checks such as “eyes on” calls where students are absent, and escalating concerns appropriately student safety and wellbeing.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, confident using data systems, and an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with stakeholders. You will work independently, manage priorities effectively, and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
This role offers the opportunity for future development, including the potential to take on Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsibilities for the right candidate.
Yateley School has a strong ethos of wellbeing for staff and students and is completely committed to securing the best academic and personal development outcomes for our young people as well as providing excellent professional development for staff.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should complete the attached application form together with the personal statement within the form and address the job description and person specification in their application. CVs are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact applications@yateley.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026, 9am. Interviews to be held Wednesday 8th July.
Early applications are welcomed, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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