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