Attendance Officer | Outstanding Secondary Academy | Camden

The Opportunity

Camden is a borough of extraordinary contrasts and creative energy, stretching from the global transport hub of King’s Cross to the intellectual heart of Bloomsbury. We are seeking a proactive and resilient Attendance Officer to join an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary academy . In this role, you will act as a vital link between the academy, the home, and the local community, ensuring that every student has the consistent presence required to access the world-class opportunities that Camden has to offer.

The Role & Safeguarding Culture

• You will join a sophisticated Pastoral and Safeguarding team where attendance is viewed as the primary indicator of student wellbeing and academic potential.

• The role involves navigating the complexities of an inner-city London environment, working with families from a vast array of cultural and linguistic backgrounds to improve engagement.

• As an "Outstanding" setting, we utilise proactive intervention and restorative practice, aiming to identify the root causes of absence—whether social, emotional, or practical—and dismantle them.

• We maintain robust partnerships with Camden’s Integrated Youth Support Services and local Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH) to ensure a comprehensive support network for our students.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Oversight: Maintaining the academy’s attendance database (SIMS/Arbor), ensuring 100% accuracy in daily registers and identifying emerging patterns of concern.

2. Family Engagement: Leading home visits and school-based attendance panels, employing a high degree of empathy and persistence to re-engage students with their learning.

3. Data Analysis: Interpreting complex attendance data to produce reports for the Senior Leadership Team, tracking the impact of interventions on persistent absence (PA) figures.

4. Statutory Compliance: Managing the administrative lifecycle of attendance enforcement, from initial warning letters to the coordination of Fixed Penalty Notices and court documentation where necessary.

5. A Culture of Punctuality: Designing and implementing creative incentive schemes and assemblies that celebrate high attendance and reinforce the "every day counts" ethos.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a professional who combines a firm commitment to standards with a deep-seated understanding of the barriers facing young people in London. Requirements include:

• Professional Experience: A background in education, pastoral care, or youth work, with specific experience in managing attendance or family liaison.

• Interpersonal Diplomacy: The ability to communicate with authority and sensitivity, building rapport with hard-to-reach families and diverse community stakeholders.

• Technical Proficiency: Confidence in using school management systems and Microsoft Excel to manage large datasets and produce professional reports.

• Resilience: The emotional intelligence and physical stamina required for home visits and managing challenging conversations with a calm, professional demeanour.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to work in an "Outstanding" environment where student behaviour is exemplary and the attendance team is seen as a cornerstone of the academy's mission.

• Access to high-level professional development, including advanced safeguarding training and local authority legal briefings.

• The opportunity to work in Camden—a world-famous borough offering unparalleled cultural richness, iconic markets, and the prestige of working in the heart of London’s knowledge quarter.

• A professional community that values innovation, tenacity, and the belief that every student deserves an uninterrupted education.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.