Attendance Officer - Priority for Sixth Form with Whole School responsibility
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form
Full-time, Term-Time plus 1 weeks’ holiday work
Grade E Scale points 20-24
Permanent
Actual salary - £29,122.88 to £31,617.68pa
Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form is a thriving, oversubscribed and inclusive school committed to academic excellence and the wellbeing of our students. We are seeking a motivated and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our pastoral team.
The Role
This is a pivotal position within our team. You will be responsible for monitoring, managing, and improving attendance primarily for the Sixth Form while also supporting the school’s main Attendance Officer. Your work will directly contribute to raising achievement by ensuring students access their education regularly and punctually.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Monitoring attendance and implementing intervention strategies where needed.
• Liaising with Tutors, Teachers, Parents, and Carers to address concerns around attendance
• Supporting students to understand the importance of attendance and building positive habits
• Contributing to whole-school attendance initiatives, including home visits and work with external agencies
• Assisting with attendance-related administration, data management, and reporting
About You
We are looking for a professional who is approachable, proactive, and committed to helping young people thrive. You will be highly organised with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Essential skills and qualities:
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Office 365)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional under pressure
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and promoting positive attitudes to education
Desirable:
• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting
• Knowledge of Arbor or SIMS (school information systems)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Accreditations
Our last OFSTED Inspection in September 2023 confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form continues to be an outstanding school. Our recent Quality Assurance Review (QAR) with Challenge Partners confirmed that we are a Leading School. We also have World Class School Accreditation, supporting our absolute committed to providing the very best education for our students.
Why Join Tolworth Girls’ School?
At Tolworth Girls' School, employee wellbeing is at the heart of our values, and this commitment has been recognised by Ofsted. We prioritise the support and appreciation of our staff, offering a variety of benefits to ensure everyone feels valued. Our perks include the Teachers' Pension Scheme, free eye tests, a cycle-to-work scheme, free flu vaccinations, discounted gym memberships, and free on-site parking.
In addition, we provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free counselling services. Our staff also benefit from numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, including coaching and development programmes. We believe in fostering a sense of community, supporting charity events, and regularly coming together for a chat and a cuppa in our dedicated staffroom.
All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserve the right to close this advert early, should suitable candidates apply. We therefore advise all potential candidates to submit as early as possible. Application is via TES, referees will be contacted prior to interview or as stated in application.
Direct applications only. No recruitment agencies.