School Attendance Officer

This school in West London are recruiting for a temporary (with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right person) Attendance Officer • Annual Salary: £32,215 - £34,211 FTE (£28,172 - £29,918 pro rata) • Location: West /Central London, London • Job Type: Full-time - Potentially temp - permanent for the right person We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Attendance Officer to play a key role in supporting and improving student attendance across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ education by helping them overcome barriers to learning and promoting a culture of punctuality, consistency, and engagement. Day-to-day of the role: • Monitor, analyse, and report on student attendance using our management systems (Arbor). • Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, and staff to ensure a robust approach to attendance and punctuality. • Work closely with the AVP and Education Welfare Officer to design, implement, and evaluate attendance interventions. • Build positive relationships with families to support students where attendance is a concern, conducting home visits when necessary. • Collaborate with external agencies and the Local Authority where appropriate, including managing Fixed Penalty Notice referrals and CME procedures. • Provide accurate data and reports to inform SLT decisions and contribute to whole-school improvement. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Organised, approachable, and confident communicator who thrives on building relationships and making a difference. • Strong attention to detail and a solution-focused mindset. • Ability to manage competing priorities, identify trends, and take initiative to improve outcomes. • Experience in an educational setting is preferred. • Knowledge of attendance legislation and DfE guidance would be advantageous. Whole School Recruitment vetting will be completed on the successful applicant including Enhanced DBS clearance,