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Attendance Officer - ASAP Start
Location: Tower Hamlets
Hours: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Remedy Education is recruiting a highly experienced Attendance Officer for a large, well-established secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This is a full-time, long-term role, ideal for someone with strong experience in school attendance systems, safeguarding, and DSL.
As the Attendance Officer you will play a vital role in improving student attendance, promoting engagement, and removing barriers to learning. You must be confidentusing Arbor, as this system is what they the school's uses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and record daily attendance using Arbor, ensuring all student data is accurate and compliant
- Analyse attendance trends, flagging concerns early and producing weekly and termly reports for SLT
- Communicate with parents and carers regarding absence, lateness, and attendance expectations
- Implement targeted interventions to support students with persistent or unexplained absences
- Use MyConcern and DFL systems to monitor safeguarding flags and provide holistic student support
- Liaise with external agencies where needed to support at-risk students and implement EWO referrals
- Assist in the development and enforcement of the school's attendance policy and procedures
Requirements:
- Substantial experience as an Attendance Officer or in a similar school-based administrative role
- Confident user of Arbor
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent data handling and reporting skills
- Clear understanding of safeguarding protocols and attendance legislation
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- A calm, compassionate approach to supporting pupils and families
What the School Offers:
- A supportive and professional working environment
- Leadership that values staff wellbeing and development
- Competitive pay rates depending on experience
- The chance to make a real difference to pupil outcomes
If you're a highly experienced Attendance Officer ready to hit the ground running this September, we want to hear from you!
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For more information, contact Aaron at Remedy Education.
Remedy Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and reference screening in line with safeguarding policies.
