Attendance Support Officer (Required For January 2026 - Must Hold Scho

Principal Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in London seeks a dedicated Attendance Support Officer. You will monitor student attendance, communicate with parents about absences, and support initiatives to improve attendance and punctuality. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in a school environment. An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student outcomes awaits you.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly school community

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Positive working environment focused on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment (desirable).
• A calm, professional, and proactive approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily monitoring of student attendance and punctuality.
• Contact parents and carers regarding absences and lateness.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using the school's MIS system.
• Work with pastoral teams to identify patterns and support interventions.
• Contribute to attendance initiatives and reward programmes.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to attendance and pastoral care.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

Confident in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to build positive relationships

Tools

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

Attendance Support Officer

Contract: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus inset days)
Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Attendance Support Officer to join our pastoral and administrative team from January 2026.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Attendance Officer and pastoral staff to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and caring individual who enjoys working with young people and families, and who wants to make a real difference to students' success and wellbeing.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the daily monitoring of student attendance and punctuality
• Contact parents and carers regarding absences and lateness
• Maintain accurate attendance records using the school's MIS system
• Work with pastoral teams to identify patterns and support interventions
• Contribute to attendance initiatives and reward programmes
• Assist with administrative tasks related to attendance and pastoral care

About You

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment (desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Confident in the use of IT systems and Microsoft Office (experience with SIMS/Arbor an advantage)
• Able to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
• A calm, professional, and proactive approach to challenges

We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A positive working environment focused on staff wellbeing
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to improving student outcomes