School Attendance Lead - Policy & Engagement

Roding Valley High School; Loughton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Roding Valley High School in Loughton is seeking an Attendance Officer to drive whole-school strategies that improve attendance and reduce persistent absence. You will conduct home visits, support late gate patrols and provide essential administrative assistance.

You will build strong relationships with students, parents and staff, track attendance data, implement policies and report findings. The role requires resilience, clear communication and the ability to lead colleagues in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures
• Track, analyse and report on attendance data

Responsibilities

• Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures
• Track, analyse and report on attendance data

Skills

Calm, confident and authoritative

Strong communicator

Team leadership

Independent decision making

Job description

Roding Valley High School in Loughton is seeking an Attendance Officer to drive whole-school strategies that improve attendance and reduce persistent absence. You will conduct home visits, support late gate patrols and provide essential administrative assistance.

You will build strong relationships with students, parents and staff, track attendance data, implement policies and report findings. The role requires resilience, clear communication and the ability to lead colleagues in a fast‑paced