Attendance Officer – Secondary School

Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Pay: £120 - £140 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary | September start

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Are you an experienced School Attendance Officer looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Waltham Forest for an experienced Attendance Officer to join their support team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school attendance or school administration experience who is confident managing attendance procedures, working with parents and carers, and ensuring accurate pupil records.

The Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the school's safeguarding and pastoral teams by promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring daily student attendance and punctuality.
• Making first-day absence calls to parents and carers.
• Following up unexplained absences.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records using the school's Management Information System (SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom).
• Producing attendance reports for senior leadership.
• Working closely with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads and external agencies where required.
• Supporting attendance interventions to improve student attendance.
• Ensuring attendance procedures comply with school policies and statutory guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer or within a school administration role.
• Experience using school MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £120 - £140 per day.
• Weekly pay.
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly secondary school.
• Potential for the role to be extended.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Attendance Officer looking for your next temporary role in Waltham Forest, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and one of our specialist education consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.

Safeguarding Statement

Your wellbeing and career are important to us. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Contact information

Jake Toppin