Attendance Officer - Outstanding Secondary School -...

Attendance Officer - Outstanding Secondary School - Richmond upon Thames

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Attendance Officer

An Outstanding Secondary School in Richmond upon Thames is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its highly successful pastoral team. This is a key role within the school and offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on student outcomes and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring attendance and punctuality across the school, ensuring that attendance records are maintained accurately and that effective interventions are implemented where concerns arise.

You will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to improve attendance and remove barriers to learning. The role will involve daily attendance monitoring, first-day absence calls, attendance analysis, reporting and supporting attendance improvement strategies.

Strong communication skills are essential as you will regularly engage with families and support students in maintaining high levels of attendance. The ability to analyse data, identify trends and contribute to targeted interventions will be an important part of the role.

The school is seeking a proactive, organised and resilient individual who is committed to supporting young people and contributing positively to a high-performing pastoral team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious school where student wellbeing and achievement are at the heart of everything they do.

School Information

This is a 11 to 18 well-established Outstanding Secondary School in Richmond upon Thames with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse and ambitious community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice. Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed.

Staff benefit from outstanding leadership, excellent facilities and a collaborative professional culture focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or administrative experience desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to analyse attendance data effectively
• Professional and confidential approach
• Commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.