Attendance and Inclusion Officer

Overview

Attendance and Inclusion Officer – St Edwards Church of England School

Contract:

Permanent Term Time Only, 37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year. Salary:
Outer London Scale 4, SP 7-10 (FTE: £30,285-£31,610 / Actual: £25,446 - £26,560 per annum).

Start Date:

02.03.2026.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance and Inclusion Officer to play a pivotal role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across our school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to make a real difference to the lives of our students by supporting them to achieve their full potential.

As Attendance Officer, you will work closely with students, families, and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to learning, ensuring that every child has the best possible chance to succeed. Your work will directly contribute to improving educational outcomes and fostering a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, record, and analyse attendance data on a daily basis to identify patterns and trends.
• Engage with families and students to encourage positive attitudes towards school attendance.
• Coordinate and implement targeted interventions to address attendance concerns.
• Liaise effectively with multi‑agency teams to provide holistic support for students.
• Contribute to the delivery of the DfE RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hub programme, supporting best practice across the school.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach to challenges.
• The ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and professionals.
• A genuine passion for improving student life chances and removing barriers to education.

Why Join Us?

At St Edwards Church of England Academy, we pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive environment. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on young people’s lives. We offer ongoing professional development, a collaborative working culture, and the opportunity to contribute to a school that values every individual.

If you are organised, proactive, and passionate about improving student life chances, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 9:00am, 23.01.2026.

Interviews: W/C 26.01.2026

Please note:

we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will facilitate this wherever we can to help you meet other commitments or achieve a healthy work‑life balance. We particularly encourage applications from different under‑represented groups.