Attendance Officer
Education Matters Group
Secondary School – Greenwich, South East London
ASAP Start
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Attendance Officer to join a busy secondary school in Greenwich on a temporary basis with an immediate start available.
This is a key role within the school, supporting student attendance, safeguarding and pastoral processes to ensure students are fully supported to engage positively with their education.
The Role
You will oversee daily attendance procedures, monitor student absence and punctuality, and maintain strong communication with parents/carers to support improved attendance outcomes. You will work closely with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and senior leaders to ensure accurate attendance monitoring and effective intervention where required.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record daily student attendance and punctuality across KS3–KS5
- Follow up on absences and maintain communication with parents/carers
- Identify attendance concerns and support intervention strategies
- Produce attendance reports and maintain accurate school records
- Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral and senior leadership teams
- Liaise with external agencies and local authorities where required
- Conduct attendance meetings and support attendance improvement plans
- Ensure attendance procedures comply with safeguarding and statutory guidance
- Previous experience within a secondary school attendance, pastoral or administrative role desirable
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work calmly and professionally within a fast-paced school environment
- Understanding of safeguarding and attendance procedures within education settings
- Good IT skills and experience using school management systems desirable
- Reliable, proactive and able to start immediately
- Immediate start available
- Competitive daily rate
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience
- A rewarding role supporting student attendance and wellbeing
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