Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer - Secondary School - Hillingdon - September 2026 Start - Full-TimeAre you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and staff? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Hillingdon seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and organised Attendance Officer from September 2026. This full-time role is ideal for someone with experience in school administration, pastoral support, attendance monitoring, or working with young people who is passionate about improving student outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated pastoral team, support attendance improvement strategies, and play a key role in ensuring students are attending school regularly and engaging positively with their education. The RoleAs an Attendance Officer, you will work closely with the pastoral team, Heads of Year, senior leaders, students, and families to monitor attendance, identify concerns, and provide effective support to improve attendance and punctuality. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality across the school. • Following up unexplained absences and maintaining accurate attendance records. • Identifying attendance trends, persistent absence, and students requiring additional support. • Contacting parents/carers regarding attendance concerns and working collaboratively to improve attendance. • Building positive relationships with students and supporting those experiencing barriers to attending school. • Working closely with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams, and external agencies where required. • Supporting attendance meetings, intervention plans, and reintegration programmes. • Maintaining accurate records using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom. • Producing attendance reports and providing updates to relevant staff. • Supporting wider pastoral and administrative duties to promote student wellbeing. • Ensuring all work is completed in line with safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR requirements. Who the School is Looking ForThe school is keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference to their educational experience. You should have: • Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school setting. • Experience using MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Confidence communicating professionally with parents/carers and external professionals. • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. • The ability to manage sensitive information confidentially. • A proactive, supportive, and solution-focused approach. • The ability to build positive relationships with students and encourage engagement. • Good IT skills, including confidence using databases and school systems. • Knowledge of attendance procedures, safeguarding, or pastoral support is desirable. Why Apply? • Join a supportive and welcoming secondary school in Hillingdon. • Make a direct impact on improving student attendance and outcomes. • Work closely with an experienced pastoral and safeguarding team. • Develop valuable experience within school attendance and student support. • Build strong relationships with students, families, and education professionals. • Full-time, term-time role starting September 2026. • Excellent opportunity for long-term progression within education. How to ApplyIf you are passionate about supporting young people and would like to play a key role in improving attendance and wellbeing within a secondary school environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Topley at