Attendance and Education Welfare Officer

Attendance and Education Welfare Officer - High-Performing Secondary School - Islington 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 and 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, ..... full job details .....