Job description
Attendance Officer
Location: Haringey
Salary: £100–£130 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long Term, Full time
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am–4:15pm; Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Are you an experienced Attendance Officer with a strong understanding of attendance procedures and school administration?
GSL Education London Branch are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join a secondary school in Haringey.
As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance and punctuality. Working closely with pupils, parents, carers, teachers and senior staff, you will maintain accurate attendance records, follow up on absences and support the school in promoting positive attendance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school attendance professional looking for a long-term role within a supportive secondary school environment.
Responsibilities of an Attendance Officer:
- Monitor daily pupil attendance and punctuality using SIMS.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records in line with school procedures.
- Follow up on pupil absences and unexplained non-attendance promptly.
- Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns and outstanding absences.
- Identify patterns of absence and lateness and raise concerns with relevant staff.
- Work closely with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and senior leaders to address attendance issues.
- Support the school’s attendance improvement strategies and initiatives.
- Prepare attendance reports and provide accurate information to relevant members of staff.
- Maintain clear records of communication and actions taken in relation to attendance concerns.
- Promote the importance of regular attendance and punctuality to pupils and families.
- Follow school safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times.
Requirements of an Attendance Officer:
- Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer in a secondary school is essential.
- Experience using SIMS is essential.
- Strong understanding of school attendance procedures and the importance of regular attendance.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong communication skills and confidence communicating with parents, carers and school staff.
- The ability to handle sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality.
- A proactive, reliable and professional approach to work.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the London.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Attendance Officer” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.