Attendance Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Lewisham (London)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale**

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Lewisham is known for its strong safeguarding culture, high expectations, and excellent pastoral systems. Behaviour is calm and respectful, and the pastoral and attendance teams work closely together to ensure every student is supported to achieve outstanding attendance and academic success. Staff benefit from strong leadership, regular CPD, and a collaborative environment where support staff are valued.

Role Information

The school is seeking a committed Attendance Officer to oversee all attendance monitoring, follow-up, interventions, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily attendance, punctuality, and registration data

• Contact parents/carers regarding absences, lateness, and follow-up queries

• Work closely with Heads of Year, safeguarding leads, and pastoral teams

• Conduct home visits (with another staff member) when necessary

• Maintain attendance records in SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and termly attendance reports

• Support whole-school attendance strategies and improvement plans

• Meet with students who require attendance support and set clear targets

• Escalate concerns to safeguarding and EWS when appropriate

• Ensure all attendance work follows statutory DfE guidance

This role is vital in ensuring students are present, engaged, and supported.

Requirements

• Experience in an attendance, pastoral, or safeguarding role

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

• Excellent communication skills with families and students

• Ability to analyse data and maintain accurate records

• Confident using MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom)

• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload

Application

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