Attendance Officer - Sutton

Education First Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First is seeking an organised Attendance Officer to join a secondary school in Sutton on a full-time maternity cover basis. The role focuses on monitoring pupil attendance and liaising with parents, carers and staff to improve attendance levels.

You will maintain records, identify attendance patterns and support safeguarding alongside pastoral teams, with a professional, proactive approach and strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting.
• Experience in attendance, administration or pastoral support.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with parents and carers.
• Strong attention to detail and safeguarding commitment.
• Proactive and professional approach.
• Team player with safeguarding focus.
• Experience as Attendance Officer desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and absence.
• Follow up on unexplained and persistent absences.
• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Identify patterns and trends in pupil attendance.
• Work with pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Support attendance improvement strategies.
• Prepare attendance information and reports.
• Communicate with pupils regarding attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Follow school attendance, safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Attendance experience

Education setting

Organisation

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Job description

Attendance Officer – Sutton

Education First | Sutton | £150 per day | Maternity Cover | Secondary School

Education First is looking for an organised, proactive and experienced Attendance Officer to join a secondary school in Sutton.

This is a full-time maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or attendance professional to join a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with pupils, parents, carers and school staff.

The Role

• Monitoring daily pupil attendance and absence
• Following up on unexplained and persistent absences
• Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns
• Maintaining accurate attendance records
• Identifying patterns and trends in pupil attendance
• Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams
• Supporting attendance improvement strategies
• Preparing attendance information and reports
• Communicating with pupils regarding attendance
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Following school attendance, safeguarding and child protection procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a school or education setting
• Experience working in attendance, administration or pastoral support
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate confidently with parents and carers
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage confidential information appropriately
• A proactive and professional approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Previous experience as an Attendance Officer within a secondary school would be desirable.

Working Hours & Pay

• Full-time
• Maternity cover
• £150 per day
• Secondary school in Sutton

What You Can Expect From Education First

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay
• A dedicated Education First consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Opportunities across schools in South London
• Opportunities matched to your experience and preferences
• Potential longer-term and permanent opportunities