Attendance & Punctuality Champion for Schools

Principal Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Recruitment is seeking a committed School Attendance Officer to join a school team in England. You will monitor and promote attendance and punctuality, working closely with pupils, parents and staff to remove barriers to regular attendance.

You will analyse attendance data, follow up absences, and support families with practical strategies. This role requires safeguarding awareness and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with tact.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes challenging conversations professionally.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience of using data to identify concerns and monitor progress.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Follow up unexplained absences with parents and carers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records.
• Identify patterns of absence, lateness and persistent absence.
• Contact and meet with parents/carers to discuss attendance concerns and agree appropriate support.
• Work closely with pupils, pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and senior leaders to improve attendance.
• Prepare attendance reports and provide accurate data to relevant staff.
• Support the development and implementation of attendance improvement plans.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals where appropriate.
• Conduct home visits where required and in line with school policy.
• Ensure attendance procedures comply with relevant legislation, school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Promote the importance of regular attendance and punctuality throughout the school community.

Job description

Principal Recruitment is seeking a committed School Attendance Officer to join a school team in England. You will monitor and promote attendance and punctuality, working closely with pupils, parents and staff to remove barriers to regular attendance.

You will analyse attendance data, follow up absences, and support families with practical strategies. This role requires safeguarding awareness and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with tact.