Dynamic School Office & Attendance Manager

Cognita; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free lunch provided

School holidays

Fee discount

Professional development

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Cognita, partnering with Alleyn’s Hampstead, seeks an experienced Office and Attendance Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school’s administration. You will oversee attendance, communications, and records, supporting the Headteacher and SLT with professional service and safeguarding compliance.

You will lead a busy admin team, coordinate school events, and uphold safeguarding practices across the school, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and families.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and secretarial experience.
• Experience with attendance and safeguarding processes is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school administration and attendance systems.
• Coordinate internal and external communications and maintain calendars.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team with governance and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Email etiquette

Education

Secondary education

Degree-level education advantageous

Tools

DBS checks | safeguarding

Job description

Cognita, partnering with Alleyn’s Hampstead, seeks an experienced Office and Attendance Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school’s administration. You will oversee attendance, communications, and records, supporting the Headteacher and SLT with professional service and safeguarding compliance.

You will lead a busy admin team, coordinate school events, and uphold safeguarding practices across the school, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff, pupils, and families.