School Attendance Officer -DartfordFrom £15 per hourAre you passionate about supporting students and improving school attendance? Academics are currently working with a fantastic Secondary school who are seeking an Attendance Officer to join a friendly and dedicated team in Dartford, starting December 2025.Position: School Attendance OfficerLocation: DartfordPay Rate: From £15 per hourStart Date: December 2025 Hours: Full-time Your Role: As the School Attendance Officer, you''ll play a vital role in promoting regular attendance and punctuality among students. You''ll work closely with pupils, parents, and staff to track attendance, follow up on absences, and help create a supportive environment that encourages full engagement in learning.Key Responsibilities:Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality recordsContacting parents/carers regarding unexplained absencesLiaising with staff and external agencies to support studentsProducing reports and maintaining accurate attendance dataSupporting school initiatives to improve overall attendance ratesWhat We''re Looking For:Experience working in a school or administrative settingStrong communication and organisational skillsA proactive and compassionate approachKnowledge of attendance systems (SIMS or similar) is essentialEnhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)Why Join Us?Supportive school environmentOpportunity to make a real difference in students'' livesCompetitive hourly rateApply today to start making a positive impact!