Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Barking
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
A Successful Primary School in Barking is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Attendance Officer to join its committed support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality while helping to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed.
The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and improving pupil attendance, working closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, class teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure attendance remains a key priority across the school.
You will maintain accurate attendance records, identify attendance trends, communicate with families regarding absences, and support intervention strategies that help remove barriers to regular school attendance. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with parents and carers.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's education and understands the importance of strong attendance in achieving positive outcomes.
Monitor daily attendance and punctuality across the school
Maintain accurate attendance records using the school's management information system
Contact parents and carers regarding pupil absences
Identify attendance concerns and support intervention strategies
Produce attendance reports for senior leaders and external agencies
Work closely with safeguarding and pastoral teams
Organise attendance meetings and maintain appropriate documentation
Promote a culture of excellent attendance throughout the school community
This Successful Primary School in Barking offers a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with families and believes that excellent attendance is fundamental to pupil achievement.
The attendance team plays a crucial role in supporting children and families, working collaboratively with staff to ensure pupils receive the encouragement and support they need to attend school regularly and thrive.
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in an attendance, administration, or pastoral support role
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Professional, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with families
Desirable
Experience working within a school or educational setting
Knowledge of SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, or similar management information systems
Understanding of attendance legislation, safeguarding, and child protection
Experience working alongside external agencies to improve attendance
To be considered for this Attendance Officer position at a Successful Primary School in Barking, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.
Attendance Officer | Successful Primary School | Barking • Barking, England, United Kingdom
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