Attendance Officer

Eteach International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

William Ellis School in London is seeking an Attendance Officer to join our pastoral team. You will record attendance for Year 7–11, compile reports, and liaise with internal staff and external agencies to ensure accurate attendance data.

The role is part-time (15 hours per week, 8am–11am, Monday to Friday), term time only, fixed term to 31 December 2026. You will support the Assistant Headteacher and attend pastoral meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary education preferred.
• Ability to handle attendance data accurately and confidentially.
• Strong communication with staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Record attendance figures for Year 7 to Year 11 and liaise with internal and external agencies on student attendance.
• Provide information to the Assistant Headteacher and attend pastoral meetings as required.
• Be the first point of contact for data reports to staff and check externally submitted Attendance Data.

Skills

Attendance recording

Data reporting

Liaison with agencies

Pastoral support

Job description

# Attendance OfficerEmployer: William Ellis SchoolLocation: London, Greater LondonContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 1 term in the First InstanceSalary: NJC Scale 5, SCP 12-15Posted: 21st September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575249* Share :* Print**We are currently Recruiting for****Role: Attendance Officer****Salary: NJC Scale 5, SCP 12-15 (Inner London) - £12,783 - £13,354 per annum (actual salary)****Contract: Part Time – 15 hours per week (8am – 11am, Monday to Friday), Term Time Only. Fixed term contract until 31st December 2026 in the first instance****About the School**William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.**About the role**The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Attendance Assistant for a Full-time post. The successful candidate will play a key role in the school. The Pastoral side of the school is very impressive with fantastic support.Ideally you will have similar experience working in a secondary environment and be available to start very soon.**Main responsibilities:**• To have responsibility for the recording of the school’s attendance figures for Year 7 to Year 11 and liaise with internal and external agencies on individual student attendance records.• To provide information to the Assistant Headteacher and attend pastoral meetings as and when required• To be the first point of contact within the school for providing data reports to staff• To be responsible for checking all Attendance Data that is submitted externallyIf you are seeking a challenging and highly rewarding position, enriching the lives of students and the local community, we look forward to hearing from you.Applications can be submitted through the school website or through ETeachInterested Candidates are welcome to contact the school for an informal conversation about the role, the school and to arrange a visit. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.### AttachmentsAttendance Officer Job Pack### Safeguarding Statement:William Ellis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.All appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references and an online media search