Attendance Officer

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Haringey
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    School Administration
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £18-£21 per hour dependent on experience

SIMS, Attendance, Secondary, School, Admin

School Attendance Officer – Haringey (Ongoing Temporary Role)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:15pm, Monday to Friday
Start: ASAP
Location: Haringey, North London
Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and track daily student attendance and punctuality.
  • Use SIMS (School Information Management System) to record, update, and analyse attendance data.
  • Follow up on unexplained absences through calls, emails, and letters to parents/carers.
  • Produce attendance reports for senior leadership and pastoral teams.
  • Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral staff to identify attendance concerns early.
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR requirements.
  • Support the wider admin team when needed.
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a similar school‑based attendance role (essential).
  • Strong working knowledge of SIMS for attendance management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a confidential, fast‑paced school environment.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
  • Availability to work full‑time, 8:00am–4:15pm.
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Supportive school environment.
  • Ongoing temporary work with potential for long‑term extension.


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