Attendance Officer - Outstanding Secondary School - Lewisham
Attendance Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Lewisham (London)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale**
School Information
This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Lewisham is known for its strong safeguarding culture, high expectations, and excellent pastoral systems. Behaviour is calm and respectful, and the pastoral and attendance teams work closely together to ensure every student is supported to achieve outstanding attendance and academic success. Staff benefit from strong leadership, regular CPD, and a collaborative environment where support staff are valued.
Role Information
The school is seeking a committed Attendance Officer to oversee all attendance monitoring, follow-up, interventions, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor daily attendance, punctuality, and registration data
Contact parents/carers regarding absences, lateness, and follow-up queries
Work closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, and pastoral teams
Conduct home visits (with another staff member) when necessary
Maintain attendance records in SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom
Prepare weekly, monthly, and termly attendance reports
Support whole-school attendance strategies and improvement plans
Meet with students who require attendance support and set clear targets
Escalate concerns to safeguarding and EWS when appropriate
Ensure all attendance work follows statutory DfE guidance
This role is vital in ensuring students are present, engaged, and supported.
Requirements
Experience in an attendance, pastoral, or safeguarding role
Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
Excellent communication skills with families and students
Ability to analyse data and maintain accurate records
Confident using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)
Highly organised and able to prioritise workload
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
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