Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Barking
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Attendance Officer Role in a Successful Primary School

A Successful Primary School in Barking is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its committed support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality while helping to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, class teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure attendance remains a key priority across the school.

You will maintain accurate attendance records, identify attendance trends, communicate with families regarding absences, and support intervention strategies that help remove barriers to regular school attendance. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with parents and carers.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's education and understands the importance of strong attendance in achieving positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality across the school

• Maintain accurate attendance records using the school's management information system

• Contact parents and carers regarding pupil absences

• Identify attendance concerns and support intervention strategies

• Produce attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies

• Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams

• Organise attendance meetings and maintain appropriate documentation

• Promote a culture of excellent attendance throughout the school community

The School Environment

This Successful Primary School in Barking offers a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with families and believes that excellent attendance is fundamental to pupil achievement.

The attendance team plays a crucial role in supporting children and families, working collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils receive the encouragement and support they need to attend school regularly and thrive.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an attendance, administration, or pastoral support role

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Professional, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with families

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• Knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar management information systems

• Understanding of attendance legislation, safeguarding, and child protection

• Experience working alongside external agencies to improve attendance

How to Apply

To be considered for this Attendance Officer position at a Successful Primary School in Barking, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.