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School Attendance Officer

Salary

£15.00-25.00 , per hour , inc benefits

Location

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Education

Job ref

X3-1284536

Job posted

Posted 4 hours ago

📢 Attendance Officer – Immediate Start

📍 Maidstone Area
📅 Temporary (for current term)
💼 Full-time, Monday–Friday (flexible hours)
💰 Competitive pay – flexible depending on experience

We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join a welcoming school in the Maidstone area, with an immediate start available for the remainder of the term.

🔍 The Role

You will play a key role in ensuring high levels of pupil attendance by monitoring, tracking, and following up on absences, as well as supporting families and staff with attendance-related processes.

✅ What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a school attendance or pastoral role is highly desirable
  • Experience using SIMS would be an advantage
  • Alternatively, a strong administrator with excellent systems skills and attention to detail will be considered
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage with staff, pupils, and parents
  • Organised, reliable, and able to manage sensitive information

🔒 Essential Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one immediately)
  • Available to start straight away
  • Able to commit Monday to Friday (hours flexible)

⭐ What’s On Offer

  • Flexible working hours
  • Competitive and negotiable daily rate
  • Supportive school environment
  • Opportunity to make an immediate impact

📞 Interested?
Apply today or get in touch to discuss the role further and secure your placement.

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