Attendance Officer – Good Secondary School – Camden
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This is a well-established Good-rated 11–18 secondary school in Camden, widely recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong behaviour culture, and commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing. The school benefits from excellent transport links, with multiple tube and bus routes within walking distance.

The school serves a diverse and vibrant community, with students who are respectful, motivated, and eager to learn. Staff enjoy a collaborative working environment where pastoral care is highly prioritised, and attendance is understood as a key pillar of academic success.

Leaders at all levels promote a culture of consistency, high expectations, and early intervention. The pastoral, safeguarding, and attendance teams work closely together to ensure that every pupil is supported to attend, engage, and thrive in school life. Staff benefit from ongoing CPD, strong line management, and clear systems that enable them to work efficiently.

Role Information

The school is seeking a diligent, organised, and proactive Attendance Officer to support the monitoring, reporting, and improvement of student attendance across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily attendance registers and ensuring accurate SIMS/Arbor data entry

• Conducting first-day calling, texting, and communication with parents

• Monitoring patterns, persistent absence, and punctuality concerns

• Working closely with Heads of Year, Form Tutors, and DSL team

• Preparing attendance reports for SLT, governors, and external agencies

• Conducting home visits alongside pastoral leads (when necessary)

• Liaising with the Local Authority, Education Welfare Service, and other partners

• Supporting attendance intervention meetings and parent conferences

• Ensuring compliance with statutory attendance legislation and school policy

• Maintaining confidential records relating to safeguarding and attendance referrals

This is a role that requires high levels of accuracy, resilience, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships with families.

Requirements

• Experience in a school attendance role or school admin/pastoral background

• Strong IT skills including SIMS/Arbor or ability to learn quickly

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work professionally with external agencies and families

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and attendance legislation

• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

• A positive, supportive attitude with a commitment to student wellbeing

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.