Dorset Council
Attendance Officer - Queen Elizabeth's School
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Queen Elizabeth’s School is recruiting for an Attendance Officer to join our school.
Actual Salary £23,665 - £26,061 per annum (Grade 7, SCP 8 - SCP 14)
This job is Full Time 37 hours per week, 40 working weeks per year (and Term Time plus one additional week to be worked during the school holidays)
It is offered on a Permanent basis
Approximate start date October 2026 or as soon as possible
We are looking for someone who will work alongside our pastoral and reception teams to record student attendance data to promote and maintain excellent attendance, reduce levels of absence and work with children and families to help them achieve high levels of attendance.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Is motivated to support the raising of student aspirations
- Has a proactive and empathetic approach to engaging with students and families to promote positive school attendance
Ideally, We Would Like To Appoint Someone Who Has
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- Previous experience in a similar role or of working in an educational environment
- Strong administrative and data entry skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrable IT skills
Working days are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm - this may be subject to change according to business needs.
Further Information
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, by emailing [email protected]
Please Note: the actual salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and paid annual leave entitlement for an employee with under 5 years' service.
Closing date: 16 September 2026
About Us
About our School
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
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Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust Provides
- A supportive and welcoming environment with a genuine commitment to professional development.
- A flexible, equal opportunities workplace.
- Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme.
- Employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
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