Attendance Officer – Secondary School – Merton

Location: Merton, South West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

An established secondary school in Merton is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to join its pastoral and administration teams. The school is committed to improving pupil attendance and ensuring students receive the support and guidance needed to make the most of their education.

The Role

The Attendance Officer will be responsible for monitoring daily pupil attendance, maintaining accurate registers and following up on unexplained absences. You will contact parents and carers regarding attendance concerns, record reasons for absence and produce regular attendance reports for senior leaders. The role will also involve identifying patterns of poor attendance, supporting attendance improvement strategies and liaising with pastoral staff to ensure concerns are addressed promptly.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative or school-based role, with strong communication and organisational skills. Confidence speaking with parents and carers is essential, alongside the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Experience using school attendance or management information systems would be beneficial.

What the School Offers

The successful applicant will become part of a supportive team, working closely with pastoral colleagues and senior leaders to improve attendance across the school.

Application

If you are interested in this Attendance Officer opportunity in Merton, please send across your CV.