Attendance Officer – Secondary Girls' School (Haringey)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Attendance Officer to join a thriving secondary girls' school in Haringey. The role is essential for improving student attendance, supporting welfare and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily student attendance and punctuality using SIMS.
• Follow up unexplained absences and lateness with parents or carers.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure statutory compliance.
• Produce weekly, monthly and termly attendance reports for senior leaders.
• Identify attendance concerns and work with pastoral staff to support students.
• Record and manage attendance interventions and support plans.
• Liaise with parents, external agencies and Education Welfare Officers.
• Support safeguarding by reporting attendance concerns promptly.
• Manage attendance‑related correspondence, meetings and documentation.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an Attendance Officer in a school environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
• Ability to produce and analyse attendance reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with parents and students.
• Confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.
• Understanding of attendance legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.

Required skills

• SIMS
• Microsoft Office applications