Attendance Officer – Guernsey

Location: St Peter Port / Island-wide, Guernsey (Channel Islands)

Salary: Competitive (States of Guernsey Scale)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

The Opportunity

Wayman Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer for an immediate start within the unique educational landscape of Guernsey. This role is vital in supporting the Bailiwick’s commitment to high educational standards by ensuring students are present, engaged, and supported. It is an ideal position for someone looking for a meaningful pastoral role in a safe, community-focused island environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing and improving student attendance across the school. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the States of Guernsey Education Office, you will identify barriers to attendance and implement supportive strategies to help students return to the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Daily monitoring of attendance registers using the school’s Management Information System (SIMS) to identify trends and persistent absence.

• Parental Liaison: Conducting "First Day" calls and meetings with parents/carers to discuss attendance concerns with empathy and professionalism.

• Home Visits: Traveling across the island to conduct welfare checks and support families who are struggling with school school engagement.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Working alongside the Committee for Education, Sport & Culture and local social work teams to support vulnerable learners.

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring all attendance records meet the statutory requirements of the Education (Guernsey) Law.

The School Environment

Guernsey schools offer a close-knit, supportive atmosphere where every child is known. With a curriculum tailored to the island’s needs but aligned with UK standards, the schools benefit from strong community involvement and high levels of investment in student wellbeing.

Why live and work in Guernsey?

• Quality of Life: Enjoy a commute-free lifestyle with beautiful coastal scenery and a high standard of public safety.

• Favourable Tax: Benefit from Guernsey’s 20% flat income tax rate and the absence of VAT.

• Professional Impact: In a small jurisdiction, your work has a visible and immediate impact on the community’s young people.

• Relocation Potential: Guernsey offers a unique professional challenge for those looking to experience life outside of mainland UK while staying within a familiar educational framework.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Attendance, Pastoral, or Safeguarding role within an educational setting.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations with sensitivity.

• Proficiency in data analysis and school software (SIMS experience is highly desirable).

• Residency/Permit: Candidates must be locally qualified or eligible for a States of Guernsey Employment Permit.

• A valid driving licence (essential for conducting home visits across the island).

• An enhanced DBS check and a satisfactory Guernsey Police Check.

About Wayman Education

Wayman Education has over 20 years of experience in recruitment. We have a deep understanding of the specific requirements for working in the Channel Islands and provide dedicated support to candidates navigating the local housing and permit systems.

Apply Now

This is a permanent role starting as soon as possible. If you are a proactive professional ready to support student success in Guernsey, we would love to hear from you.