Attendance Officer

Job Title: Attendance Officer
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £[competitive/scale] depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Are you an organized, detail-oriented individual with experience using SIMS?

We are a dynamic and inclusive secondary school based in Tower Hamlets, seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring and improving student attendance, working closely with staff, students, and parents to ensure that excellent attendance is achieved and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring daily student attendance and recording absences using the SIMS database
• Following up on unexplained absences through phone calls, letters, and meetings with parents or guardians
• Producing attendance reports for senior leadership and working with staff to identify and address attendance concerns
• Liaising with external agencies and local authorities regarding attendance issues
• Supporting the school's strategies to improve overall attendance and punctuality
• Promoting the importance of good attendance to students, staff, and parents

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working as an Attendance Officer or in a similar administrative role
• Experience using SIMS (School Information Management System) is essential
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to improving student attendance
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies

Why Join Us?

• Work in a friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• Make a real difference in the lives of young people by helping them succeed through good attendance
• Competitive salary and benefits package

To apply, please send your CV to ismail.pasa@twrecruitment.com