Attendance Officer - Wonderful Primary School in Hounslow

A wonderful, community-focused primary school in Hounslow is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organized Attendance Officer to join its passionate pastoral support team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a nurturing primary setting known for outstanding pastoral care, strong family engagement, and a collaborative staff culture.

Job Overview

This well-respected primary school has an excellent reputation for high standards, inclusive values, and a deep commitment to pupil welfare. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, class teachers, and parents, you will manage daily attendance reporting, identify patterns of absence, and implement positive interventions. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to an organized, empathetic, and proactive individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pupil attendance tracking and maintain accurate records using school management systems

• Conduct first-day absence calls and follow up on unexplained pupil absences promptly

• Coordinate with parents, carers, and external local authority inclusion teams to address persistent absence

• Prepare attendance data, audit-ready reports, and summaries for the Senior Leadership Team

• Organize attendance panel meetings and implement rewards to celebrate positive pupil attendance

• Maintain compliance with statutory safeguarding and attendance reporting regulations

• Provide compassionate, professional support to families facing barriers to regular school attendance

• Support the smooth day-to-day administrative running of the pastoral department

The School

This successful primary school in Hounslow is recognized for its warm, inclusive ethos and dedicated focus on child wellbeing. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, well-equipped office spaces, and a collaborative working culture where ongoing professional development is encouraged.

The administrative and pastoral teams work seamlessly together, maintaining a clear focus on creating a safe, engaging environment where every child is supported to attend and succeed.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and welcoming primary school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on support staff scales

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Term-time working pattern

• Convenient West London location with excellent public transport links across Hounslow

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Attendance Officer or Pastoral Administrator in a primary school setting

• Proficiency with school management software (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS)

• Strong knowledge of attendance procedures, safeguarding, and local authority reporting frameworks

• Exceptional communication and de-escalation skills when liaising with parents and carers

• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities

• A proactive, empathetic, and flexible approach to pupil welfare

Application

To be considered for this Attendance Officer opportunity in Hounslow, please submit your CV as soon as possible.