Attendance Officer - Fantastic School in Haringey

Attendance Officer Vacancy – Haringey Position: Attendance Officer Location: London Borough of Haringey, North London Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible About the Role We are partnering with a vibrant, ambitious secondary school in the London Borough of Haringey to appoint a meticulous and proactive Attendance Officer . This is a pivotal administrative and pastoral role dedicated to driving down persistent absence, monitoring daily registers, and implementing robust school attendance policies. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day attendance tracking, communicate directly with parents regarding lateness and absences, and support the pastoral leadership team in executing targeted intervention strategies. Key Responsibilities Daily Monitoring: Oversee morning and afternoon registration data, tracking unexplained absences, first-day calling, and punctuality patterns. Parental Communication: Contact parents and carers promptly regarding attendance concerns, issuing standard letters, and arranging attendance review meetings. Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate, up-to-date SIMS (or equivalent MIS) attendance records, producing regular statistical reports for the Senior Leadership Team and Governors. Administrative Support: Assist with the preparation of attendance panel meetings, fixed penalty notice warnings, and local authority casework documentation. Incentive Schemes: Help coordinate whole-school attendance campaigns, rewards, and initiatives to celebrate punctuality and improve student engagement. Ideal Candidate Specification Experience: Previous administrative or pastoral experience within a school setting, with a strong grasp of pupil attendance monitoring and MIS systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom). Skills: Excellent numerical, IT, and communication skills, with a polite yet firm telephone manner when dealing with sensitive parental queries. Knowledge: Familiarity with UK school attendance regulations, safeguarding procedures, and statutory data protection (GDPR). Vetting: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo clearance). How to Apply If you have strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting student attendance in Haringey, please submit your updated CV or contact our team directly.