Student Attendance & Welfare Coordinator

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Attendance and Welfare Administrator for a busy London secondary school. The role focuses on maintaining accurate attendance records, communicating with families, and supporting safeguarding and pastoral teams.

Candidates should have school attendance or pastoral administration experience and familiarity with SIMS or Arbor to deliver confidential, efficient administrative support in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous school attendance or pastoral administration experience is essential.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school management information system.
• Strong record-keeping and confidential information handling.
• Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise work in a busy school environment.
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily pupil attendance and maintain registers.
• Process absence notifications from parents.
• Contact families regarding unexplained absences.
• Update attendance data in the MIS.
• Prepare attendance reports and investigations.
• Support attendance meetings and document prep.
• Coordinate with pastoral staff on attendance concerns.
• Maintain confidential records and share information appropriately.
• Assist with general admin duties in attendance or pastoral office.

Skills

Attendance management

Pastoral administration

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Administrative efficiency

Prioritisation

Safeguarding checks

Handling confidential information

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an Attendance and Welfare Administrator for a busy London secondary school. The role focuses on maintaining accurate attendance records, communicating with families, and supporting safeguarding and pastoral teams.

Candidates should have school attendance or pastoral administration experience and familiarity with SIMS or Arbor to deliver confidential, efficient administrative support in a busy school environment.