Primary School Attendance Officer - Redbridge, London

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is looking for a dedicated Primary School Attendance Officer to join their welcoming team in Redbridge, London. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on student attendance and engagement within a supportive school environment. As the Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring attendance, analyzing data, and implementing strategies to promote regular school attendance. You will work closely with parents, students, and school staff to foster a positive educational experience. If you are passionate about education and have the skills to support student success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great education and training opportunities

Parking available

Local to station

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office environment is essential.
• Familiarity with management systems like SIMS or Integris is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain school attendance and provide admin support.
• Advise parents on attendance and analyze attendance data.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

A-C GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SIMS

Integris

Job description

Primary School Attendance Officer - Redbridge, London

Are you an experienced School Attendance Officer? Or do you have experience working with schools in an administrative role? Do you have experience using school management databases such as SIMS or Integris? Are you available for full time work from May 2025?

A lovely and welcoming primary school based in Redbridge, London is seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join them from May 2025 on a full time basis. This role can either be a long term contract or permanent depending on your preference.

Job Details:

1. Position: Primary School Attendance Officer
2. Location: Redbridge, London
3. Start Date: May 2025
4. Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm
5. Type: Full time, Permanent or long term contract
6. Salary: £25,665 - £35,346
7. Benefits: Great education and training opportunities, local to station, parking available

You will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the whole school attendance and providing administrative support to the school office. You will report directly to the school office manager and Headteacher.

Duties:

1. Advise and assist parents/carers to maintain regular school attendance for their children
2. Collect and analyse attendance data to enable identification and tracking of pupil attendance
3. Implement strategies to promote good attendance and punctuality
4. Input daily attendance data onto Integris management system
5. Monitor and track whole school attendance & punctuality and send out letters where appropriate
6. Produce termly reports for the Headteacher and Governing Body on whole school attendance
7. Develop and maintain links with parents, children, and the Educational Welfare Advisory Service
8. Schedule and attend school-based meetings with parents/carers where necessary
9. Produce paperwork to EWAS in order to issue Fixed Penalty Notices
10. Ensure registers are completed in a timely manner
11. Update attendance registers and contact parents/carers regarding lateness and absence

The Ideal Attendance Officer:

1. Experience of working within a school office environment
2. Experience using management systems such as SIMS or Integris
3. A real passion for working within an education environment
4. Experience working as an Attendance Officer
5. Approachable, resourceful, and flexible
6. Good interpersonal skills, capable of interacting well with students, parents, and other staff members
7. Good general level of education (A-C GCSE Maths and English)