Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer Fast Apply# Attendance Officer Employer Location :
Croydon, Greater London Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary: SCP 7-11, Outer London (plus LGPS)
Posted: 27th January 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires: 10th March :59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job  Reference: Attendance Officer

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Contract Type :

Permanent Job  :

At Oasis Academy Shirley Park , Croydon - Secondary & Sixth FormSCP 7-11, Outer London Role:
Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term-Time only

Contract:

Permanent

Start Date:

Feburary 2026

Interviews:
Will begin as soon as applications are received. We are seeking a dedicated and professional Attendance Officer to join our team. You will play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and supporting the welfare of our students. Please be advised that this posting may be closed early should a suitable candidate be  this role, you will be responsible for monitoring student attendance data, identifying patterns of absence, and investigating any unexplained absences.

You will build positive relationships with parents and carers to understand the reasons behind absences and develop individualised plans to support their child's regular attendance. This may involve liaising with external agencies, such as social services or health professionals, to address any underlying issues impacting school attendance.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will be key in building trust and rapport with families from diverse backgrounds. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills and a commitment to working collaboratively with school staff to ensure all students thrive in a positive learning environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. Attachments Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Shirley Park Secondary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Oasis Academy Shirley Park