Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Hammersmith & Fulham

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Attendance Officer

A successful Secondary School in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its pastoral support team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving attendance, supporting young people and making a meaningful contribution to student achievement. The successful candidate will work closely with pastoral leaders, senior staff, parents and external agencies to ensure excellent attendance and punctuality across the school.

You will monitor daily attendance, complete first-day absence procedures, maintain accurate attendance records and identify attendance trends requiring intervention. Working alongside Heads of Year and the safeguarding team, you will support students and families to overcome barriers to attendance while promoting a positive attendance culture throughout the school.

Responsibilities include preparing attendance reports for senior leaders, organising attendance meetings, maintaining records using Arbor or Bromcom, completing statutory attendance returns and communicating professionally with parents regarding attendance concerns.

You will also work collaboratively with external agencies where appropriate, support safeguarding procedures and contribute to the school's wider pastoral provision by helping students access the education they deserve.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, outstanding organisational abilities and the confidence to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is recognised 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 encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, supportive leadership, shared best practice and a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous attendance, pastoral or school administration experience desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational abilities

• Experience analysing attendance data

• Good IT skills and experience using school management systems

• Professional and confidential approach

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting excellent attendance

Application

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