Attendance Officer

Summary:

Attendance Officer role at a school in London. Support pupils and families to improve attendance and wellbeing.

About the School:

A school committed to inclusion, equality, and educational excellence. It provides a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on community and personal development.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting students and families to achieve excellent attendance and wellbeing. This is a key position in ensuring that every child feels included, safe, and ready to learn. Your work will have a direct impact on student success and family support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and monitor student attendance, ensuring consistent engagement and participation in learning.
• Provide pastoral support to students and their families, addressing barriers to attendance and wellbeing.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, and school staff to foster a supportive environment.
• Work closely with other school departments to develop and implement strategies for improving attendance.
• Conduct regular home visits and communicate effectively with families to understand and address attendance concerns.
• Develop and deliver targeted interventions to support students at risk of poor attendance.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on attendance data and student progress.
• Stay up to date with safeguarding and welfare policies to ensure the highest standards of care and support.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in attendance support, pastoral care, or working with children and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Experience in identifying and addressing barriers to attendance and learning.

Preferred

• Experience in education or social care settings.
• Knowledge of child development and behaviour management.
• Experience with early help or family support services.
• Familiarity with attendance improvement strategies and interventions.
• Experience with safeguarding and welfare procedures.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive pension scheme and employee support programmes.
• Access to a range of professional development and training opportunities.