Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer - Secondary School

Location: Redbridge, East London
Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you an organised, conscientious and experienced Attendance Officer with strong knowledge of Arbor looking for a rewarding opportunity within a secondary school?

We are working with a secondary school in Redbridge that is seeking a proactive and experienced Attendance Officer to join their school administration and pastoral support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has previous experience managing school attendance, is confident using Arbor Management Information System (MIS) and is passionate about improving student attendance, punctuality and engagement.

The successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, identifying patterns of absence and working closely with students, families and school staff to promote positive attendance across the school.

The Role

Monitoring and maintaining accurate daily student attendance records using Arbor MIS

Ensuring attendance registers are completed accurately and promptly

Following up on unexplained student absences and contacting parents and carers

Monitoring attendance patterns, persistent absence and punctuality concerns

Producing attendance reports, statistics and data analysis for senior leaders and pastoral teams

Working closely with Heads of Year, pastoral staff and the Senior Leadership Team to improve attendance

Supporting the implementation of school attendance policies and procedures

Identifying students with attendance concerns and assisting with appropriate interventions

Maintaining accurate records of communications with parents, carers and external agencies

Supporting attendance meetings and preparing relevant documentation

Liaising with families to address barriers to attendance and encourage positive engagement

Ensuring attendance procedures comply with safeguarding requirements and statutory guidance

Supporting the wider administration team when required

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working as an Attendance Officer, Attendance Administrator or in a similar school-based role

Proven experience using Arbor MIS is essential

Strong understanding of school attendance procedures, registration codes and reporting requirements

Experience monitoring persistent absence and supporting attendance improvement strategies

Confident producing attendance reports and analysing student attendance data

Excellent organisational skills with a conscientious and methodical approach

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and school management systems

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A confident relationship builder who can communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff

Able to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism, empathy and discretion

Confident working independently, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines

A good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection

Proactive, reliable and committed to promoting positive student attendance

Why Apply?

Join a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Redbridge

Secure a full-time, term-time position

Play a key role in improving student attendance, punctuality and engagement

Work closely with experienced pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams

Become part of a supportive and cooperative school environment

Develop your experience in attendance management and school administration

Take responsibility for an important area of school operations

Make a genuine difference to students' educational outcomes and wellbeing

If you are an experienced and conscientious Attendance Officer with strong Arbor MIS skills and a commitment to improving student attendance, take the next step in your education career.

Apply today to find out more about this full-time Attendance Officer opportunity in Redbridge.

Please note: Previous experience using Arbor MIS is essential for this position

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