Attendance Officer

PK Education are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Attendance Officer to join a busy school office in the Gateshead area. This role plays a vital part in supporting pupils’ education by ensuring excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track daily pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with staff, pupils, and families to address attendance concerns.
• Input and maintain accurate attendance data using school systems (SIMS desirable).
• Produce reports for senior leaders and external agencies.
• Make contact with parents/carers regarding absences and follow safeguarding procedures when necessary.
• Support the wider office team with general administrative duties.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a school office environment, ideally within attendance or administration.
• Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of pupil welfare.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

Why work with PK Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Support from a dedicated consultant team who understand school settings.
• Opportunities for long-term, short-term, and permanent roles.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.

If you are a proactive and organised Attendance Officer looking for a new challenge in Gateshead, we would love to hear from you.

 Apply today by sending your CV to PK Education or call our North East office for more information.