Regular attendance is a huge part of helping students make the most of their education, and this Outstanding Secondary School in Redbridge is looking for an organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join its team from October 2026.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, communicating with families and using accurate data to identify and address attendance concerns.
The successful candidate will work closely with the pastoral and safeguarding teams, taking ownership of day-to-day attendance monitoring and supporting strategies to improve punctuality and attendance across the school.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
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Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality
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Following up on unexplained absences
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Contacting parents and carers regarding attendance concerns
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Identifying patterns of absence and escalating concerns appropriately
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Maintaining accurate attendance records and reports
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Working closely with pastoral staff and senior leaders
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Supporting attendance meetings and intervention strategies
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Liaising with external agencies where appropriate
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Using the school's MIS to monitor and report attendance
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
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Experienced in attendance, school administration or a similar role
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Highly organised and confident managing data
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Comfortable communicating with parents, students and staff
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Professional, resilient and able to handle sensitive situations
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Confident using IT and school management information systems
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Proactive, reliable and able to work independently
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Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
The Opportunity
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Attendance Officer
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Redbridge
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October 2026 start
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Full-time, permanent
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Outstanding Secondary School
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Supportive pastoral environment
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Opportunity for professional development
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Competitive salary
If you’re an experienced Attendance Officer or school administrator looking for a permanent opportunity from October, this could be an excellent next step.
Apply today with your CV.
Attendance Officer | Outstanding Secondary School | Redbridge in Ilford employer: Marchant Recruitment
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