Rare School Attendance Officer Vacancy near Finchley -...
A highly regarded all-girls secondary school near Finchley is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join its successful pastoral and administrative team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a thriving school known for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a supportive staff culture.
Job Overview
This well-respected school has an excellent reputation for high standards, outstanding student behaviour, and a strong commitment to empowering young women through education. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality, helping to ensure students are fully engaged in school life and able to achieve their potential.
Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and families, you will monitor attendance data, follow up absences, identify patterns of concern, and support interventions that improve attendance outcomes. This is a varied and rewarding role suited to an organised, proactive and people-focused individual.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor daily attendance and punctuality across the school
Follow up unexplained absences with parents and carers promptly
Maintain accurate attendance records using the school MIS system
Identify trends in persistent absence and produce attendance reports
Support targeted interventions for students with attendance concerns
Liaise with Heads of Year, pastoral staff and safeguarding teams
Prepare letters, meetings and documentation relating to attendance matters
Work with external agencies where required to support attendance improvement
Promote a positive culture of attendance across the school community
The School
This successful all-girls secondary school near Finchley is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive ethos, and nurturing environment. Staff benefit from excellent leadership, modern facilities, and a collaborative working culture where professional development is encouraged.
The pastoral and student support teams are highly valued within the school, working closely together to ensure every student feels supported, safe and able to succeed.
What’s on Offer
Supportive and welcoming school environment
Excellent leadership and collaborative staff culture
Opportunities for training and professional development
Term-time working pattern available (where applicable)
Convenient location near Finchley with good transport links
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in attendance, school administration or pastoral support
Experience using MIS systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with confidence speaking to parents and staff
Ability to analyse attendance data and identify concerns
A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality in a school setting
Application
To be considered for this Attendance Officer opportunity near Finchley, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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