Role: Attendance & Welfare Officer
Location: City of Westminster Central London
Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: 130 160 per day (Experience dependent)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a confident communicator with a passion for supporting student success Do you have the tenacity to tackle persistent absence and the empathy to support families in need
A high-achieving secondary school in the City of Westminster is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join their pastoral support team. This is a pivotal role where your work directly impacts student attainment and wellbeing.
Working at the heart of the schools administrative and pastoral hub you will be responsible for maintaining high attendance standards across the student body.
Daily Monitoring: Manage the morning registration process identifying unexplained absences and making first-day calls to parents.
Family Liaison: Conduct home visits and hold meetings with parents to identify and remove barriers to regular school attendance.
Data Analysis: Use SIMS or Bromcom to track attendance trends producing weekly reports for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Legal Compliance: Prepare documentation for the Local Authority regarding fines and legal interventions for persistent absenteeism.
Experience: Previous experience as an Attendance Officer Family Liaison Officer or in a similar school-based pastoral role is essential.
Communication Skills: The ability to remain calm and professional during difficult conversations with parents and carers.
Software Proficiency: Strong ICT skills specifically with school management systems like SIMS Bromcom or Arbor.
Local Knowledge: An understanding of the unique challenges facing families in Central London is a distinct advantage.
Central Location: Work in the heart of London with unparalleled transport links (Victoria Bakerloo and Jubilee lines).
Prestigious Environment: Join a school community that benefits from the unique resources and partnerships available in the capital.
Career Growth: Westminster schools are known for their high standards and excellent professional development opportunities.
Impactful Work: Make a tangible difference in a borough where education is the primary driver of social mobility.
If you are a proactive professional ready to support student attendance in Westminster we want to hear from you.
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