Attendance officer

Posted 15 September 2025
Salary £18 - £22 per hour
LocationTower Hamlets
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceATTENDANCEAARON_1757933199

Job description

Attendance Officer - Tower Hamlets - ASAP Start
Full Time | £18-£22 per hour (depending on experience)

We're looking for an experienced Attendance Officer to join a school in Tower Hamlets. This is a key role in supporting students, families, and staff to ensure excellent attendance and safeguarding standards across the school.

What we're looking for:

  • Experience working as an Attendance Officer (or similar school-based role)
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or experience - essential
  • Confident using Arbor MIS system
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with parents, pupils, and external agencies

Attendance Officer Day-to-day duties include:

  • Monitoring and following up on attendance and punctuality
  • Producing and analysing reports from Arbor
  • Carrying out home visits where needed
  • Working with the safeguarding team as a DSL/deputy DSL
  • Promoting a culture of good attendance across the school

Attendance Officer - Details:

  • Full-time position (term time)
  • Pay: £18-£22 per hour, depending on experience