Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Barnet

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Attendance Officer

A thriving Secondary School in Barnet is seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and student-focused individual who understands the importance of attendance in securing positive educational outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school while supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning.

The Attendance Officer will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance, maintaining accurate attendance records and ensuring that school attendance procedures are implemented consistently and effectively. You will work closely with students, parents, pastoral leaders and external agencies to improve attendance and support student engagement.

Key responsibilities will include conducting first-day absence calls, investigating unexplained absences, analysing attendance data, preparing attendance reports and supporting intervention strategies for students with attendance concerns.

You will communicate regularly with parents and carers regarding attendance matters and help coordinate meetings and action plans designed to improve student attendance and punctuality.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities and the confidence to manage sensitive conversations professionally. A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing is essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and ambitious school community.

School Information

This is a well-established Secondary School in Barnet with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for future success.

Staff benefit from strong leadership, collaborative working relationships and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or administrative experience desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational abilities
• Ability to analyse and interpret attendance data
• Experience using school management systems desirable
• Professional and confidential approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible