Attendance Officer

Salary: Scale 7 SCP 23-29 £34,434.00 - £39,862.00, Actual Salary: £29,485.80 - £34,133.79 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme LGPS + Additional Benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time + Inset days

Contract: Fixed term until August 2027

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed every day?

We are seeking a committed and proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated Pastoral Team at Lift Sir Herbert Leon. This is a key role within the school, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive through excellent attendance and punctuality.

As Attendance Officer, you will play a vital part in tracking, monitoring and improving attendance across the school. You will work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and promote a culture where every child is in school, every day.

You're someone who will be able to:

* Promote and maintain high expectations of attendance and punctuality across the school * Accurately track and analyse attendance data to identify trends and inform interventions * Work proactively with students and families to overcome barriers to attendance * Build strong, professional relationships with parents, carers and external agencies * Communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders * Manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure * Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring students are present, engaged and ready to learn. Your work will directly impact the outcomes, well-being, and life chances of our young people.

You're someone who has:

* GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) * Experience working with children or young people * Strong administrative and data-handling skills with high accuracy * The ability to analyse information and use this to inform decision-making * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * A resilient, solution-focused approach with a genuine passion for education

About the School

Lift Sir Herbert Leon

Lift Sir Herbert Leon is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The academy offers excellent learning facilities, particularly in Sport and the Arts, including a theatre/cinema, a library, and a swimming pool.

Our work is underpinned by our core values of Ambition, Kindness, Respect and Determination, which shape the way we learn, work and grow together as a community.

The school's vision is to ensure that every student rises to ambitious challenges and experiences success both academically and personally. There is a strong emphasis not only on high academic standards but also on character development, with a clear focus on removing barriers and enabling every student to thrive. Strong partnerships with families and the wider community are a