Attendance Officer - Exciting School-Based Opportunity in...

• Attendance Officer required for a January start

• Established and successful school based in London

• Join a dedicated pastoral and administration team

• Key role supporting pupil attendance, punctuality and safeguarding

Our client is currently seeking a proactive, organised and approachable Attendance Officer to join its school support team from January. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in school administration, attendance monitoring or pastoral support who is passionate about improving pupil attendance and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to benefit from their education.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, following up unexplained absences and communicating regularly with parents and carers. The role will involve identifying patterns of absence, producing attendance reports and working closely with pastoral leaders, Heads of Year and senior staff to address attendance concerns. You will play an important part in ensuring that attendance procedures are followed consistently and that any emerging issues are communicated to the appropriate members of staff.

The Attendance Officer will also support the school in promoting the importance of regular attendance and punctuality. This will involve contacting families, recording communication accurately, assisting with attendance meetings and providing administrative support for targeted intervention programmes. The successful applicant must be confident dealing with sensitive situations, able to communicate professionally with families and committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This position would suit someone who is highly organised, resilient and comfortable working in a busy school environment. Previous experience using school management systems and working with attendance data would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable administration or customer service experience will also be considered.

School Information:

The school is a well-established educational setting in London with a strong commitment to pupil achievement, pastoral care and safeguarding. It recognises that regular attendance is fundamental to academic success and has developed a dedicated support structure to ensure that pupils and families receive appropriate guidance when attendance concerns arise.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and professional administration and pastoral team, working closely with senior leaders and teaching staff to maintain high attendance standards. The school places significant importance on building positive relationships with parents and carers and recognises that effective communication is essential when supporting pupils with attendance difficulties.

The leadership team is committed to providing a supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to share information, work collaboratively and contribute to improving pupil outcomes. The successful Attendance Officer will be an important part of this process, helping the school maintain accurate information, identify concerns at an early stage and ensure that appropriate support is put in place.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in attendance administration, school administration or a similar administrative role.

• Confident using databases, spreadsheets and school management information systems.

• Excellent communication skills when dealing with parents, carers, pupils and colleagues.

• Ability to monitor attendance patterns, produce reports and maintain accurate records.

• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and the importance of following school procedures.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Application:

To be considered for this Attendance Officer position in London, please forward your CV as soon as possible. The school is keen to arrange interviews and appoint the successful candidate for a January start.