Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Lift Firth Park

Fircroft Avenue Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0SD United Kingdom

Salary: NJC 12-17 £24,488 - £26,564 (Actual) £28,598 - £31,022 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 hours term time plus 5 days (39 weeks) Contract type: Permanent Closing date: 23rd April 2026 Interview date: 30th April 2026 Start date: May 2026

Championing Attendance, Empowering Achievement.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Attendance Officer to join our passionate and ambitious team. This vital role supports our mission to raise achievement by improving student attendance and engagement across the school.

The Role As Attendance Officer, you will:

* Coordinate all attendance administration, ensuring statutory obligations and academy targets are met * Build positive, constructive relationships with parents/carers to promote student attendance and engagement * Conduct home visits to support students and families within our local community * Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion * Manage conflicting priorities with professionalism and a strong attention to detail * Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment

You will have:

* Proven experience in an administrative/ school or attendance-focused role * A high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and interpersonal skills * The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle competing priorities * A full valid UK driving licence * A passion for improving student outcomes and a belief in the potential of every young person

Why Lift Firth Park?

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16, proudly rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact, in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact Nichola Butler - School Operations Manager -

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

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