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Attendance Officer

Job Title: Attendance Officer
Pay rate: £15.85 – £19.61 per hour
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours)

Smart Education is currently recruiting for an Attendance Officer in the Birmingham area.

Benefits of working as an Attendance Officer:
• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team
• Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
• Access excellent staff development and wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a school that values individuality and inclusion

Job requirements:
• Previous experience in attendance, education welfare, or pastoral support
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school staff and families
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in analysing and using attendance data to inform decisions
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Access to own transport for home visits and school travel
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Role responsibilities:
• Coordinate and implement attendance improvement plans across multiple settings
• Develop pupil motivation initiatives and engagement activities
• Conduct home visits and mentor pupils and families to improve attendance
• Liaise with senior leaders to set and monitor attendance targets
• Produce attendance reports for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Ofsted, EWS)
• Support safeguarding through attendance review and child protection meetings
• Promote inclusive practices by supporting families and removing barriers to learning

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £15.85 - £19.61 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 21/09/2025