Attendance & Education Welfare Officer

<p>Attendance & Education Welfare Officer – High-Performing Secondary School – Islington</p><br>The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.<br> <p>Salary: £30,500 – £34,300 (Term Time + 1 Week) | Permanent | September Start (or sooner)</p> <p>Not just another admin role. Not just another pastoral job.<br> This is your chance to take ownership of a critical whole-school function and directly impact student outcomes every single day.</p> <p>A high-performing, ambitious secondary school in Islington is looking for a driven and highly organised Attendance & Education Welfare Officer to lead and further develop its already successful attendance strategy.</p> <p>Why This Role Stands Out</p> <p>Attendance isn’t treated as a back-office task here — it’s a core driver of success.</p> <p>The school has recently implemented a transformational attendance system, placing it among the top-performing schools nationally for attendance.</p> <p>Now, they’re looking for someone who can own, lead, and elevate this even further.</p> <p>Your Impact</p> <p>You will be the go-to specialist for attendance, working at the centre of the school’s pastoral and safeguarding structure.</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead the day-to-day running of attendance systems and procedures</p> </li> <li> <p>Work closely with Senior Leadership and the Designated Safeguarding Lead</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor, analyse, and act on attendance data to drive improvement</p> </li> <li> <p>Build strong relationships with students and families to remove barriers to attendance</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate interventions, including meetings, action plans, and home visits where required</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure every student is accounted for, supported, and safe every day</p> </li> </ul> <p>This is a role where your work directly influences academic success, safeguarding, and life outcomes.</p> <p>The School Environment</p> <p>You’ll be joining a school with:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Outstanding leadership and clear expectations</p> </li> <li> <p>A culture built on high standards, inclusion, and student success</p> </li> <li> <p>A proven track record of developing graduates and support staff into senior roles</p> </li> <li> <p>A calm, focused learning environment where behaviour is strong</p> </li> </ul> <p>This is a place where staff are trusted, developed, and genuinely valued.</p> <p>Who They’re Looking For</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong organisational and communication skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff</p> </li> <li> <p>Resilience, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with young people or in education (desirable, not essential)</p> </li> <li> <p>A graduate or aspiring professional looking to build a career in education, safeguarding, or pastoral leadership</p> </li> </ul> <p>Why Apply? xwzovoh </p> <ul> <li> <p>Salary: £30,500 – £34,300 (term-time + additional week)</p> </li> <li> <p>A chance to lead a high-impact, whole-school priority area</p> </li> <li> <p>Clear progression into pastoral leadership, safeguarding, or senior roles</p> </li> <li> <p>Ideal stepping stone into careers such as teaching, social work, or educational leadership</p> </li> <li> <p>Work in a school where your role genuinely matters every single day</p> </li> </ul> <p>The Bottom Line</p> <p>If you want a role where you’re not hidden behind a desk — where you’re visible, valued, and making a real difference — this is it.</p> <p>Apply now — roles like this, with real responsibility and progression, don’t stay open for long.</p>