Attendance Officer

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School, London, SW18 5JR

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term time only, 24 hours per week over 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,864
• Actual salary: £20,231
• Pay scale: Starting salary NJC scale 5 point 12

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is vital in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality among our students, helping us maintain high standards and support student success.Responsibilities include monitoring student attendance records, identifying patterns of absence or lateness, liaising with parents and guardians, supporting students with attendance challenges, working closely with teaching staff and external agencies to improve attendance rates.

Skills and Qualifications:- Experience in a similar role or relevant setting- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal- Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, staff, and external partners- Proficient in using data management systems for recording attendance information- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures related to student welfare.

Values and Attitudes:- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community- Empathy towards students facing barriers to regular attendance- Proactive approach in problem-solving and supporting others- Reliability and professionalism when handling sensitive information- A positive attitude towards teamwork while being able to work independently when requiredIf you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives by improving their engagement through better attendance practices at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School, we would welcome your application.

What the school offers its staff

o A vibrant working environment in a Good school which aspires to be Great.

o Colleagues who are a close-knit team of dedicated teaching and support staff, who strive for excellent academic success.

o An opportunity to develop one's career with ongoing CPD.

o An opportunity to work within a caring, supportive Christian environment.

o An opportunity to contribute towards a Great Curriculum, establish Great Learning and build a culture of Great Professionalism and Great Partnerships.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school will research all shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. The online checks will be carried out by Social Media Check, an independent agency.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Attendance Officer - Job Profile and person spec.pdf - 359 KB (opens in new tab)

Attendance Officer - Advert.pdf - 203 KB (opens in new tab)

Support Staff Application Form - Attendance Officer.docx - 75.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Working at Saint Cecilia's booklet April 2026.pdf - 631 KB (opens in new tab)

About Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Saint Cecilia's Church of England School website
• Email address: applications@saintcecilias.london
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-cecilia-s-church-of-england-school

Saint Cecilia’s is a vibrant Church of England secondary school with a distinctive Christian ethos for pupils aged 11-18 years. The school first opened in September 2003 on the site of Wandsworth Boys School. It currently has just over 1000 pupils on roll, including approximately 200 students in its thriving Sixth Form.

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