Attendance Officer - Secondary School
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Location: Redbridge, East London
Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Are you an organised, conscientious and experienced Attendance Officer with strong knowledge of Arbor looking for a rewarding opportunity within a secondary school?
We are working with a secondary school in Redbridge that is seeking a proactive and experienced Attendance Officer to join their school administration and pastoral support team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previous experience managing school attendance, is confident using Arbor Management Information System (MIS) and is passionate about improving student attendance, punctuality and engagement.
The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, identifying patterns of absence and working closely with students, families and school staff to promote positive attendance across the school.
The Role
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate daily student attendance records using Arbor MIS
- Ensuring attendance registers are completed accurately and promptly
- Following up on unexplained student absences and contacting parents and carers
- Monitoring attendance patterns, persistent absence and punctuality concerns
- Producing attendance reports, statistics and data analysis for senior leaders and pastoral teams
- Working closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff and the Senior Leadership Team to improve attendance
- Supporting the implementation of school attendance policies and procedures
- Identifying students with attendance concerns and assisting with appropriate interventions
- Maintaining accurate records of communications with parents, carers and external agencies
- Supporting xgikmsk attendance meetings and preparing relevant documentation
- Liaising with families to address barriers to attendance and encourage positive engagement
- Ensuring attendance procedures comply with safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance
- Supporting the wider administration team when required
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer, Attendance Administrator or in a similar school-based role
- Proven experience using Arbor MIS is essential
- Strong understanding of school atten...
Attendance Officer employer: Tradewind Recruitment Careers
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking a fulfilling role in Barnet primary schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative work culture, and transparent pay structures, we empower educators to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our focus on personalised learning and support for diverse needs ensures that every teacher can contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
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