Attendance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. has a long-term Attendance Officer vacancy based in Haringey, North London. The role covers monitoring and maintaining student attendance, contacting families, and helping improve punctuality across the school.

The successful candidate will have prior Attendance Officer experience in a school, be proficient with SIMS, and demonstrate strong organisation, communication, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting.
• Confident and competent in using SIMS.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• A proactive, professional and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Identify and follow up on student absences, lateness and patterns of poor attendance.
• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences and attendance concerns.
• Update and maintain attendance information using SIMS.
• Produce attendance reports and support the school in improving overall attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with pastoral staff, senior leaders and other relevant colleagues to address attendance issues.
• Ensure attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols are followed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Location: Haringey, North London

Start Date: Immediate start

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Identify and follow up on student absences, lateness and patterns of poor attendance.
• Contact parents and carers regarding unexplained absences and attendance concerns.
• Update and maintain attendance information using SIMS.
• Produce attendance reports and support the school in improving overall attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with pastoral staff, senior leaders and other relevant colleagues to address attendance issues.
• Ensure attendance procedures and safeguarding protocols are followed.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer within a school setting.
• Confident and competent in using SIMS.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• A proactive, professional and flexible approach.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:15pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Total: 36 hours per week

What’s on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• A long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment.
• The potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.