Attendance Business Support Officer
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, London, N9 8DR21 days remaining to apply
Closing date
24 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £33,961.00 - £35,414.00 Annually (FTE) NSCT Pay Scales: 26-28 / Actual Salary: £31,334 - £32,414 / NSCT Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
Attendance Business Support Officer job summary
Why join us?
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year.
About the role
At Woodpecker Hall Academy, we are looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused Attendance & Business Support Officer to play a key role in the smooth running of our academy. You will lead on attendance administration, working closely with pupils, families and staff to promote excellent attendance and punctuality while ensuring statutory processes are managed accurately and efficiently.
Alongside attendance, you will provide high-quality business support across admissions, finance, pupil welfare, reception and general administration. As one of the first points of contact for parents, visitors and stakeholders, you will deliver a professional and welcoming service while supporting safeguarding, compliance and the day-to-day operations of the academy. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has excellent organisational skills and is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an organised, proactive and professional individual with excellent administrative and communication skills who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve excellent attendance and educational outcomes.
You will have GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Mathematics, along with experience of working in a busy administrative environment. You will be confident communicating with pupils, parents, carers and external stakeholders, including handling sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
The successful candidate will be experienced in using management information systems (MIS) and Microsoft 365 applications to maintain accurate records, analyse data and produce reports. You will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and have a strong understanding of safeguarding, GDPR, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety within an educational setting.
Knowledge of school attendance processes, attendance codes, Local Authority procedures, and qualifications in business administration, attendance, safeguarding or family support would be advantageous. Above all, you will be committed to delivering an outstanding service, building positive relationships and making a meaningful difference to the lives of our pupils and families.
What we offer
We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.
Apply Now
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
Safeguarding statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support.
At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year.
Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff.
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early.
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
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