Job Title: Attendance Officer Location: North West London Salary: £18-£23 per hour Contract: Full‑time Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a proactive and organised Attendance Officer to lead on improving student attendance and punctuality across the college. You will play a vital role in ensuring all students attend regularly, working closely with families, pastoral teams and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance. Key Responsibilities

Monitor and track daily attendance and punctuality Follow up on absences (first‑day calling, home visits where required) Work with students and families to improve attendance Identify patterns of persistent absence and implement interventions Maintain accurate attendance records (e.g. SIMS / Arbor) Liaise with safeguarding, pastoral teams and external agencies Prepare attendance reports for SLT and governors

About You

Experience working in a school or similar setting Strong administrative and organisational skills Confident communicator with parents/carers and professionals Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism Good knowledge of attendance processes and safeguarding

Desirable

Experience with SIMS, Arbor or similar MIS systems Understanding of UK attendance legislation and guidance Experience conducting home visits or working with external agencies

What We Offer

Supportive and experienced leadership team Ongoing CPD and development opportunities Opportunity to progress into pastoral or safeguarding roles A key role making a measurable impact on student outcomes

Safeguarding This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equal Opportunities Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer; job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the skills, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role. #J-18808-Ljbffr