Attendance Officer (Secondary School – N8)

Start Date: As soon as possibleRole Type: Full-timeLength of Booking: Most likely until the end of the summer term (to be confirmed)Compliance: Fully vetted (all safeguarding and compliance checks completed)

Overview

A secondary school in N8 is seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to oversee and improve pupil attendance. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in attendance management within a school setting and excellent working knowledge of SIMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily pupil attendance records using SIMS
• Carry out first-day calling and follow-up absence procedures
• Monitor attendance patterns and flag concerns to the safeguarding and pastoral teams
• Produce attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies
• Work with parents, students, and staff to support improved attendance
• Ensure compliance with statutory attendance requirements and school policies
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records

Essential Requirements

• Strong SIMS proficiency
• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer in a secondary school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative accuracy and attention to detail
• Full-time availability
• Fully vetted with all safeguarding and compliance checks completed