Dynamic Primary School Attendance Officer - London

Academics Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great education and training

Local to station

Parking available

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London seeks an experienced Attendance Officer for a full-time, permanent position at a welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest. You will monitor attendance, support administrative tasks in the school office and report to the office manager and Headteacher.

The ideal candidate will have school attendance experience, familiarity with SIMS/Integris, and a genuine passion for education. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with opportunities for education and training.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school office environment.
• Experience using school management databases such as SYMS or Integris.
• Passion for working within an education environment.
• Experience as an Attendance Officer or similar role.
• Approachable, resourceful with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist parents/carers to maintain regular school attendance for their children.
• Collect and analyse attendance data to identify pupil attendance trends.
• Implement strategies to promote good attendance and punctuality.
• Input daily attendance data onto Integris management system.
• Monitor and report whole-school attendance and punctuality; issue letters when appropriate.
• Produce termly attendance reports for Headteacher and Governing Body.
• Develop links with parents and Educational Welfare Advisory Service.
• Attend school meetings with parents/carers as needed.
• Prepare EWAS paperwork to issue Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Ensure registers are completed timely; update attendance registers and contact parents regarding lateness/absence.

Skills

School office experience

SYMS/Integris experience

Interpersonal skills

Attendance Officer experience

Flexible approach

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

SYMS/Integris

Job description

Academics Ltd in London seeks an experienced Attendance Officer for a full-time, permanent position at a welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest. You will monitor attendance, support administrative tasks in the school office and report to the office manager and Headteacher.

The ideal candidate will have school attendance experience, familiarity with SIMS/Integris, and a genuine passion for education. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with opportunities for education and training.