Position: Attendance Officer Location: Haringey Contract: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Attendance Officer Role in a Community Secondary School A community secondary school in Haringey is seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administrative team as soon as possible. This is a full-time role within a school that places strong emphasis on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and improving attendance outcomes. The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring attendance, supporting families, and helping to ensure pupils are engaged in education. About the Role You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance, identifying patterns of absence or lateness, and working closely with pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies where required. The role includes maintaining accurate attendance records, carrying out first-day response procedures, and supporting strategies to improve whole-school attendance. You will work collaboratively with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support pupils who may face barriers to regular attendance. Key Responsibilities Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality Maintain accurate attendance records and reports Carry out first-day absence calls and follow-up procedures Identify attendance concerns and escalating patterns of absence Work with parents, carers, and external agencies where required Support attendance improvement strategies across the school Ensure compliance with safeguarding and attendance procedures Provide administrative support linked to attendance processes The School Environment This community secondary school in Haringey provides a supportive and inclusive environment with a strong focus on pastoral care and student wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the support needed to engage positively with school life. The pastoral and administrative teams play a key role in promoting attendance, safeguarding, and student success. Leadership supports professional development and values effective communication and teamwork across all support staff roles. Candidate Requirements The school is seeking an organised and proactive individual with strong communication and administrative skills. Essential Requirements Previous administrative or attendance-related experience Strong organisational and IT skills Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff Ability to manage sensitive information professionally Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills Desirable Experience working within a school environment Knowledge of school attendance procedures and safeguarding Experience using school management information systems How to Apply If you are interested in this Attendance Officer role in Haringey starting ASAP, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.