Attendance Officer - Islington - £105-£140 per day - Long Term - Mainstream Secondary School - ASAP Start
Attendance Officer required for the London Borough of Islington
Attendance Officer required for a long-term role starting ASAP
Attendance Officer required with previous experience working within a secondary school
Attendance Officer required with experience using SIMS
Are you passionate about improving student attendance and helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
Do you have previous experience working within a secondary school and the ability to use SIMS to monitor, record and manage student attendance?
Would you like to make a positive difference within a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school?
If so, this Attendance Officer opportunity could be the perfect role for you.
The Role - Attendance Officer
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in the London Borough of Islington is seeking to appoint an experienced Attendance Officer to join its administrative and pastoral support team on a long-term basis, starting ASAP.
As the successful Attendance Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring student attendance and punctuality across KS3 and KS4, ensuring that attendance information is accurate and up to date. You will use SIMS to track absence patterns, identify students at risk of persistent absence and provide attendance information to relevant members of staff.
You will follow up on unexplained absences, contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns, record reasons for absence and support the school in maintaining accurate attendance registers. Working closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and senior leadership, you will help identify attendance concerns and contribute to strategies designed to improve student attendance.
Additional responsibilities may include producing attendance reports, monitoring persistent absence, supporting attendance meetings and helping the school communicate attendance expectations to families. You will play an important role in ensuring that concerns are followed up promptly and that appropriate attendance procedures are consistently implemented.
Previous experience working within a secondary school is essential, as is experience using SIMS. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and confident communication skills when liaising with parents, carers and colleagues.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional and well organised, with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and work effectively in a busy school environment.
The School - Attendance Officer
This welcoming mainstream secondary school in Islington is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment in which students are supported to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their educational goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Attendance Officer to join a supportive school team and contribute to improving attendance, punctuality and engagement across the school.
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Attendance Officer employer: Qualiteach Education Group
Qualiteach Education Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the heart of Southwark, London. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills through tailored training and mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those passionate about special educational needs. The collaborative culture fosters teamwork and innovation, ensuring that every staff member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils.
Contact Details:
Qualiteach Education Group Recruitment Team
