Attendance Officer – thriving secondary school – Barking & Dagenham, London
Attendance Officer – thriving secondary school – Barking & Dagenham, London
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
School information:
This is an 11–18 well-established, Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in Barking and Dagenham, known for its exceptional pastoral care, strong leadership, and commitment to student success. The school has built a reputation for high attendance, excellent behaviour, and strong academic outcomes. Students are motivated, respectful, and well-supported, creating a calm and purposeful environment for learning.
The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and attendance, recognising the critical role it plays in student achievement and wellbeing. The pastoral and support teams work collaboratively to ensure every student is supported to attend regularly and succeed.
Role overview:
As an Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in monitoring, improving, and maintaining high levels of student attendance. You will work closely with pastoral staff, families, and external agencies to ensure all students are supported effectively.
Key responsibilities:
Monitor daily attendance and punctuality across the school
Follow up on absences promptly, including contacting parents/carers
Maintain accurate attendance records and produce reports for senior leaders
Identify patterns of absence and implement intervention strategies
Work closely with Heads of Year and safeguarding teams
Liaise with external agencies where necessary
Support the school’s safeguarding and pastoral systems
What the school is looking for:
Experience working in a school or attendance-related role
Strong understanding of safeguarding and attendance procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally
Strong data management and organisational skills
Resilient, proactive, and solution-focused approach
Why join this school:
Outstanding leadership and clear systems
Strong pastoral support structure
Excellent staff training and development
Positive and inclusive school culture
Opportunities for career progression within pastoral roles
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
- Locations
- Barking
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