Attendance Officer | Independent Secondary School | Hackney

Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Hackney
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Attendance Officer Role in an Independent Secondary School

An independent secondary school in Hackney is seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team as soon as possible. This is a full-time role within a school that values student wellbeing, safeguarding, and strong communication with families.

The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring attendance, supporting pupils, and ensuring accurate attendance procedures are maintained across the school.

About the Role

You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance and punctuality, identifying patterns of absence, and liaising with parents, staff, and external agencies where necessary.

The role includes maintaining attendance records, carrying out first-day absence procedures, and supporting attendance improvement initiatives across the school.

You will work closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams to support pupils who may require additional intervention or support with school attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality

• Maintain accurate attendance records and reports

• Carry out first-day absence calls and follow-up procedures

• Identify attendance concerns and escalating absence patterns

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate

• Support attendance improvement strategies across the school

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and attendance procedures

• Provide administrative support linked to attendance processes

The School Environment

This independent secondary school in Hackney provides a structured and supportive environment with a strong focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing.

Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of communication, safeguarding, and student support. The attendance and administrative teams play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Leadership supports professional development and values proactive, organised, and approachable support staff.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking an organised and professional individual with strong communication and administrative skills.

Essential Requirements

• Previous administrative or attendance-related experience

• Strong organisational and IT skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff

• Ability to manage sensitive information professionally

• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills

Desirable

• Experience working within a school environment

• Knowledge of school attendance procedures and safeguarding

• Experience using school management information systems

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role in Hackney starting ASAP, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.