Attendance Officer | Outstanding Academy School | Islington

Position: Attendance Officer
Location: Islington
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Attendance Officer Role in an Outstanding Academy School

An outstanding academy school in Islington 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 safeguarding, student wellbeing, and high attendance expectations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring attendance, supporting families, and helping to ensure pupils engage positively with school life.

About the Role

You will be responsible for monitoring daily attendance and punctuality, identifying attendance concerns, and working closely with pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies where appropriate.

The role includes maintaining accurate attendance records, carrying out first-day response procedures, and supporting whole-school attendance improvement strategies.

You will work collaboratively with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support pupils who may face barriers to regular school 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 absence patterns

• 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 outstanding academy school in Islington provides a structured and supportive environment with high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and student achievement.

Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive strong pastoral support and consistent guidance throughout their education. The attendance and pastoral teams play an important role in supporting student wellbeing and engagement.

Leadership supports professional development and values teamwork, communication, and proactive support strategies.

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 Islington starting ASAP, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.