The posting
Every school day matters. Every attendance conversation can change a future.
At Astrea Academy Sheffield, we believe that excellent attendance is fundamental to academic success, wellbeing and life chances. We are seeking a committed and proactive Attendance Officer to join our supportive team and play a key role in ensuring every scholar has the best opportunity to thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and relationship-focused professional who is passionate about removing barriers to education and making a tangible difference to young people's lives. Working closely with scholars, families and colleagues, you will help drive improvements in attendance and punctuality, supporting our academy's ambition to achieve the highest standards for every child.
As Attendance Officer, you will monitor attendance patterns, investigate persistent absence, engage with families, conduct home visits where required and maintain accurate records and reporting systems. You will work collaboratively with academy leaders, pastoral teams and safeguarding colleagues to ensure that attendance concerns are identified and addressed swiftly and effectively.
We are looking for someone who combines excellent administrative skills with strong interpersonal abilities. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, able to manage competing priorities and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and care.
About Astrea Academy Sheffield
Astrea Academy Sheffield is a vibrant and ambitious secondary school where scholars are encouraged to achieve excellence through a knowledge-rich curriculum and a culture of high expectations. We are proud of our commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for young people and creating an environment where scholars and staff alike can Learn, Thrive and Succeed.
What we are looking for
We would love to hear from candidates who:
- Have experience working with children, young people or within a similar administrative role.
- Can communicate confidently and sensitively with scholars, families and colleagues.
- Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Are comfortable working with data and IT systems.
- Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Demonstrate resilience, professionalism and a genuine passion for education.
About You We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children and young people, or within an attendance, pastoral, welfare or administrative role.
- Has excellent communication skills and can build positive, professional relationships with scholars, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Is confident and resilient when having challenging conversations around attendance and punctuality.
- Has strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
- Is comfortable analysing and interpreting attendance data to identify trends and target support effectively.
- Can work collaboratively with academy staff, families and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.
- Demonstrates a proactive, solution-focused approach and is committed to removing barriers to learning.
- Has strong IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications and management information systems.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to undertake home visits where appropriate.
What We Offer
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Access to Astrea Academy Trust's extensive support networks and expertise.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to scholars' educational outcomes and life chances.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Access to a wide range of Trust benefits and staff discounts.
- A full list of benefits can be found in our Join Our Team brochure.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about improving attendance, removing barriers to education and helping every scholar achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Please review the Job Description and Recruitment Pack for full details or contact Fiona Maisey at [email protected] for more information.
Please note that interviews may be held throughout the advertising period, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and proudly operate as a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Astrea Academy Sheffield and play a vital role in improving attendance, promoting engagement and ensuring every scholar has the best possible opportunity to learn, thrive and succeed.
