Attendance Officer

Veritas Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Attendance Officer to support a secondary school in Hounslow. The role is key in maintaining excellent student attendance and involves monitoring attendance, making absence calls, and collaborating with pastoral teams. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a school attendance role and strong IT skills. This full-time, long-term position offers a supportive leadership team and ongoing educational opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive school leadership team

Excellent opportunity for development

Ongoing support from Veritas Education

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in an attendance role within a school setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and attendance legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track daily student attendance using the school's management information system.
• Make first-day absence calls and follow up on unexplained absences.
• Work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral teams, and families to address attendance concerns.

Skills

Strong IT and data entry skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Overview

Attendance Officer - Secondary School (Hounslow)

Start: ASAP

Location: Hounslow

Contract: Full-time Long-term

Experience: Previous school attendance experience is essential

Veritas Education is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Hounslow that is seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join their team immediately. This is a key role within the school\'s pastoral and safeguarding structure, helping to ensure that all students are supported to maintain excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track daily student attendance using the school\'s management information system (e.g., SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)
• Make first-day absence calls and follow up on unexplained absences
• Work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral teams, and families to address attendance concerns
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with external agencies where required
• Support safeguarding processes related to attendance

Requirements

• Must have prior experience in an attendance role within a school setting
• Strong IT and data entry skills (MIS experience essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive information
• Knowledge of safeguarding and attendance legislation is desirable

Why Join?

• Supportive school leadership team
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop within school administration
• Ongoing support from Veritas Education

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are available for an immediate start, please send your CV to Gemma at Veritas Education or contact us for more information.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.