Attendance Officer – Community School in Romford

Job Title: Attendance Officer

Location: Romford London Borough of Havering

School Type: 1118 Secondary School

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive (Outer London local authority pay scale depending on experience)

Role Overview

A welcoming community secondary school in Romford is seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to join their Pastoral and Safeguarding Team this key role you will lead efforts to monitor and improve student attendance and punctuality across all year groups. Working closely with students families pastoral staff and local authority agencies you will implement positive interventions to ensure every pupil maintains high levels of school attendance and stays engaged with their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain analyse and update daily attendance data using school management systems (e.g. SIMS Arbor).

• Conduct first-day absence calls conduct home visits where appropriate and investigate unexplained student absences.

• Identify persistent absence trends and work alongside Head of Years to implement targeted attendance plans and reward initiatives.

• Liaise with external bodies including the Education Welfare Service social care and local authority officers.

• Issue formal attendance letters organize panel meetings and ensure strict adherence to statutory Department for Education guidelines.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in an attendance pastoral or administrative role within a school or educational setting.

• High proficiency in school management databases (SIMS Arbor or similar software) and Microsoft Office.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and assertiveness.

• Solid understanding of school attendance legislation safeguarding procedures and local authority protocols.

• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Supportive senior leadership and a dedicated friendly pastoral team.

• Continuous professional development and statutory safeguarding training.

• Great Outer London location with convenient public transport links (Elizabeth Line/National Rail) and on-site staff parking.

• Local Government Pension Scheme and staff wellbeing packages.

Application

To apply for this Attendance Officer role at a community school in Romford starting ASAP please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.