School Attendance Officer

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking an Attendance Officer for a secondary school in Harrow, starting January 2026. This role involves monitoring student attendance, supporting families, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills, a commitment to student success, and be comfortable communicating with various stakeholders. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive salary, along with professional development opportunities to enhance the overall school culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable speaking with parents, students, staff, and external agencies.
• Genuine commitment to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring daily student attendance and absence patterns.
• Following up on unexplained absences through phone calls and messages.
• Coordinating meetings with parents and agencies to address persistent absence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Job description

Attendance Officer - Harrow (January 2026 Start)

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about helping young people thrive in education? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a measurable impact every single day? The role of a school attendance officer offers you the opportunity to support welcoming, forward‑thinking secondary schools in Harrow by improving student attendance and contributing to their overall success.

This role is perfect for someone who is detail‑driven, confident communicating with families, and committed to ensuring every student has the best possible chance to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitoring daily student attendance, punctuality, and absence patterns to ensure accurate and timely records.
• Following up on unexplained absences through phone calls, texts, and emails to parents and carers.
• Working closely with pastoral teams, form tutors, and senior leaders to identify attendance concerns early.
• Building positive relationships with students and families to remove barriers to regular attendance.
• Preparing attendance reports, data summaries, and analyses to support school decision‑making.
• Coordinating meetings with parents, external agencies, and internal staff to address persistent absence.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and ensuring all attendance‑related actions comply with statutory requirements.
• Promoting a culture of high expectations, responsibility, and excellent attendance across the school.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable speaking with parents, students, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and approachable in a busy school environment.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes.
• Experience in a school office, attendance, safeguarding, or pastoral role is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with MIS systems (training can be provided).
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What You'll Get

• A warm, supportive secondary school in Harrow that values teamwork and staff wellbeing.
• Full‑time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm, term‑time only—excellent work‑life balance.
• A competitive salary or daily rate based on experience.
• Training, mentoring, and professional development tailored to your role.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on student welfare, attendance, and school culture.
• A confirmed start date of January 2026.

How to Apply

Ready to take on a key role that helps young people succeed and strengthens the school community? Apply online today to be considered for this Attendance Officer position in Harrow, starting January 2026!

For more information, contact Elizabeth Topley on (phone number removed) (option 3) or email (email removed).