Attendance Officer
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£26.1k - £32.1k Annual
Full-Time
Attendance Officer - Big Secondary School - Watford - September 2026 Start - Full-Time post, Term Time Only
Are you organised, proactive and passionate about improving student attendance and wellbeing? Do you have experience working with young people, families and school data systems to support positive educational outcomes?
Can you demonstrate strong administrative skills, experience working alongside parents, pupils and other welfare agencies to address attendance concerns?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer from September 2026. This full-time, term-time role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, attendance, pastoral support or student welfare who are committed to improving attendance and safeguarding outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting student engagement, reducing persistent absence and helping students achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will lead on attendance monitoring and intervention across the school, working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring and analysing whole-school attendance and punctuality data
Following up on unexplained absences and attendance concerns with parents and carers
Producing attendance reports and identifying trends, patterns and students requiring additional support
Coordinating attendance interventions, meetings and attendance clinics
Maintaining accurate attendance records and managing attendance-related administration
Supporting school census returns and attendance compliance processes
Working with vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve attendance
Liaising with external agencies including local authorities, social care and attendance services
Conducting home visits where appropriate to support student attendance
Supporting safeguarding procedures where attendance becomes a welfare concern
Advising school leaders on attendance strategies, policies and interventions
Ensuring all attendance processes are compliant with statutory guidance and school policies
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a committed, organised and resilient professional with experience supporting attendance and student welfare.
You will have:
Experience working within a school, education or student support setting
An understanding of attendance and implementing attendance interventions
Strong data analysis, reporting and administrative skills
Experience working directly with students, parents and external professionals
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
A proactive and solution-focused approach
Why this school?
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school community
Make a direct impact on student attendance, wellbeing and achievement
Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams
Develop your expertise in attendance management and student support
Gain valuable experience in a rewarding and varied role
Full-time, term-time only position with excellent work-life balance
Be part of a school committed to high expectations and student success
How to Apply
If you are interested in hearing more about this school or Attendance Officer role, we'd would love to hear from you.
Contact Sam at Tradewind for an informal chat on (phone number removed) and / or submit your CV to (url removed)
Are you organised, proactive and passionate about improving student attendance and wellbeing? Do you have experience working with young people, families and school data systems to support positive educational outcomes?
Can you demonstrate strong administrative skills, experience working alongside parents, pupils and other welfare agencies to address attendance concerns?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer from September 2026. This full-time, term-time role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, attendance, pastoral support or student welfare who are committed to improving attendance and safeguarding outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting student engagement, reducing persistent absence and helping students achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will lead on attendance monitoring and intervention across the school, working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring and analysing whole-school attendance and punctuality data
Following up on unexplained absences and attendance concerns with parents and carers
Producing attendance reports and identifying trends, patterns and students requiring additional support
Coordinating attendance interventions, meetings and attendance clinics
Maintaining accurate attendance records and managing attendance-related administration
Supporting school census returns and attendance compliance processes
Working with vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve attendance
Liaising with external agencies including local authorities, social care and attendance services
Conducting home visits where appropriate to support student attendance
Supporting safeguarding procedures where attendance becomes a welfare concern
Advising school leaders on attendance strategies, policies and interventions
Ensuring all attendance processes are compliant with statutory guidance and school policies
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a committed, organised and resilient professional with experience supporting attendance and student welfare.
You will have:
Experience working within a school, education or student support setting
An understanding of attendance and implementing attendance interventions
Strong data analysis, reporting and administrative skills
Experience working directly with students, parents and external professionals
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
A proactive and solution-focused approach
Why this school?
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school community
Make a direct impact on student attendance, wellbeing and achievement
Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams
Develop your expertise in attendance management and student support
Gain valuable experience in a rewarding and varied role
Full-time, term-time only position with excellent work-life balance
Be part of a school committed to high expectations and student success
How to Apply
If you are interested in hearing more about this school or Attendance Officer role, we'd would love to hear from you.
Contact Sam at Tradewind for an informal chat on (phone number removed) and / or submit your CV to (url removed)
Reference: 225284935
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Attendance Officer
Posted on Jun 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£26.1k - £32.1k Annual
Full-Time
Attendance Officer - Big Secondary School - Watford - September 2026 Start - Full-Time post, Term Time Only
Are you organised, proactive and passionate about improving student attendance and wellbeing? Do you have experience working with young people, families and school data systems to support positive educational outcomes?
Can you demonstrate strong administrative skills, experience working alongside parents, pupils and other welfare agencies to address attendance concerns?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer from September 2026. This full-time, term-time role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, attendance, pastoral support or student welfare who are committed to improving attendance and safeguarding outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting student engagement, reducing persistent absence and helping students achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will lead on attendance monitoring and intervention across the school, working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring and analysing whole-school attendance and punctuality data
Following up on unexplained absences and attendance concerns with parents and carers
Producing attendance reports and identifying trends, patterns and students requiring additional support
Coordinating attendance interventions, meetings and attendance clinics
Maintaining accurate attendance records and managing attendance-related administration
Supporting school census returns and attendance compliance processes
Working with vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve attendance
Liaising with external agencies including local authorities, social care and attendance services
Conducting home visits where appropriate to support student attendance
Supporting safeguarding procedures where attendance becomes a welfare concern
Advising school leaders on attendance strategies, policies and interventions
Ensuring all attendance processes are compliant with statutory guidance and school policies
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a committed, organised and resilient professional with experience supporting attendance and student welfare.
You will have:
Experience working within a school, education or student support setting
An understanding of attendance and implementing attendance interventions
Strong data analysis, reporting and administrative skills
Experience working directly with students, parents and external professionals
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
A proactive and solution-focused approach
Why this school?
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school community
Make a direct impact on student attendance, wellbeing and achievement
Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams
Develop your expertise in attendance management and student support
Gain valuable experience in a rewarding and varied role
Full-time, term-time only position with excellent work-life balance
Be part of a school committed to high expectations and student success
How to Apply
If you are interested in hearing more about this school or Attendance Officer role, we'd would love to hear from you.
Contact Sam at Tradewind for an informal chat on (phone number removed) and / or submit your CV to (url removed)
Are you organised, proactive and passionate about improving student attendance and wellbeing? Do you have experience working with young people, families and school data systems to support positive educational outcomes?
Can you demonstrate strong administrative skills, experience working alongside parents, pupils and other welfare agencies to address attendance concerns?
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school seeking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer from September 2026. This full-time, term-time role is ideal for candidates with experience in education, attendance, pastoral support or student welfare who are committed to improving attendance and safeguarding outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting student engagement, reducing persistent absence and helping students achieve their full potential.
The Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will lead on attendance monitoring and intervention across the school, working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring and analysing whole-school attendance and punctuality data
Following up on unexplained absences and attendance concerns with parents and carers
Producing attendance reports and identifying trends, patterns and students requiring additional support
Coordinating attendance interventions, meetings and attendance clinics
Maintaining accurate attendance records and managing attendance-related administration
Supporting school census returns and attendance compliance processes
Working with vulnerable students and implementing strategies to improve attendance
Liaising with external agencies including local authorities, social care and attendance services
Conducting home visits where appropriate to support student attendance
Supporting safeguarding procedures where attendance becomes a welfare concern
Advising school leaders on attendance strategies, policies and interventions
Ensuring all attendance processes are compliant with statutory guidance and school policies
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a committed, organised and resilient professional with experience supporting attendance and student welfare.
You will have:
Experience working within a school, education or student support setting
An understanding of attendance and implementing attendance interventions
Strong data analysis, reporting and administrative skills
Experience working directly with students, parents and external professionals
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
A proactive and solution-focused approach
Why this school?
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school community
Make a direct impact on student attendance, wellbeing and achievement
Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and senior leadership teams
Develop your expertise in attendance management and student support
Gain valuable experience in a rewarding and varied role
Full-time, term-time only position with excellent work-life balance
Be part of a school committed to high expectations and student success
How to Apply
If you are interested in hearing more about this school or Attendance Officer role, we'd would love to hear from you.
Contact Sam at Tradewind for an informal chat on (phone number removed) and / or submit your CV to (url removed)
Reference: 225284935
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