Attendance Officer

Copthall School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Staff development

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Copthall School in Barnet, London, is seeking an Attendance Officer with strong interpersonal and presentation skills. You will monitor daily student attendance, maintain records, and work with the Head of Year, EWO and SLT to address absences with safeguarding in mind.

The role also involves analysing attendance trends, preparing reports for Form Tutors, Heads of Year and governors, and contributing to whole‑school improvement.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to support young people and adults in developing progression into further/higher education, employability and apprenticeships.
• Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and monitor student attendance daily.
• Keep Head of Year, EWO and SLT informed of absence issues and actions.
• Track and improve attendance within safeguarding framework for vulnerable students.
• Prepare reports to identify attendance and punctuality trends and present termly reports to governors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Student support

Education

Background in education

Job description

Thank you for expressing an interest in the post of Attendance Officer at Copthall School. Copthall School is a successful, welcoming and thriving secondary school in Barnet London, proudly judged as a good school by OFSTED. We are a vibrant and ambitious learning community, committed to securing the highest standards of achievement and personal development for all students.

Information about the position We are looking to attract an Attendance Officer with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills plus the proven ability to support young people and adults in developing their progression into further/higher education, employability and apprenticeships. To maintain all school attendance records, monitoring student attendance daily and keep the Head of Year, EWO and SLT informed of absence issues and actions carried out. To track and improve attendance within safeguarding framework with particular regard to vulnerable students. Maintain an electronic tracking grid to record contact with families and external agencies with regard to attendance and punctuality. Prepare reports to identify attendance and punctuality trends for distribution to Form Tutors, Heads of Year and Senior AHT and prepare a termly report for governors to present at BPAD when required

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student. At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students. We are looking for committed and reliable individuals to become part of our team. A background in education would be an advantage but full training will be given to successful applicants.

What we can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community
• A strong and experienced leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on whole-school improvement and student outcomes
• High-quality professional development
• Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged
• A collaborative culture where innovation, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged and valued
• Motivated and aspirational students who are eager to learn and achieve
• A well-resourced school environment that supports effective teaching and leadership
• A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of specialisms and leadership areas

What you can offer:

• Proven experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of impact and improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
• A strategic and forward-thinking approach to school improvement and educational excellence
• High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in a demanding environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A commitment to inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their full potential
• A passion for education and a commitment to the ethos and values of Copthall School

To find out why we’re so proud of Copthall School, candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via: https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

You can visit our school website Welcome to Copthall School Also check us out on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Officialcopthallschool Instagram https://www.instagram.com/copthall_school/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/copthall-school-6025b9156/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@copthallschool5066

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 at 12 noon. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended. Copthall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

To promote a safe environment for students, Copthall School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.