Attendance Officer | Secondary School | Dartford

Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Dartford
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Attendance Officer Role in a Secondary School

A secondary school in Dartford is seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team as soon as possible. This is a full-time role within a school that places strong emphasis on attendance safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Attendance is a key priority with systems in place to monitor student engagement and support improved outcomes.

About the Role

You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance following up on absences and supporting strategies to improve overall attendance and punctuality.

You will work closely with pastoral staff parents and external agencies to ensure that attendance concerns are addressed effectively and in line with safeguarding procedures.

The role requires strong organisation attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record daily student attendance

• Follow up on absences and lateness

• Contact parents and carers regarding attendance issues

• Work with pastoral teams to improve attendance rates

• Maintain accurate attendance records and data

• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns

• Support reporting for senior leadership

• Liaise with external agencies where required

The School Environment

This secondary school in Dartford provides a structured and supportive environment with clear expectations for behaviour and attendance. Staff work collaboratively to ensure consistent approaches across pastoral and administrative teams.

Systems are in place to monitor attendance effectively and the role of Attendance Officer is central to maintaining high standards of student engagement.

Leadership supports staff development and values professionalism within support roles.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking an organised and proactive individual who can manage attendance processes effectively.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in an administrative or pastoral role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately

• Strong organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a school environment

• Knowledge of attendance or safeguarding procedures

• Experience using school MIS systems

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role in Dartford starting ASAP please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.