Attendance & Admissions Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale Community Academy seeks a motivated Attendance & Admissions Officer to enhance student attendance and support admissions. This role is crucial for safeguarding and fostering a positive educational environment. The successful candidate will work closely with families to address barriers to learning and contribute to the school's achievement goals.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Employee referral scheme

Discounted gym membership

Comprehensive training and development

Access to counselling and support

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for career progression

Pension schemes with life cover

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting school attendance.
• Ability to work with families to overcome barriers to learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Improve school attendance and punctuality.
• Assist in meeting obligations related to school attendance.
• Promote positive attitudes towards education.

Skills

Motivation

Resilience

Job description

Supporting Documents: Employer Location

Grade: Inner London SC4/SC5

Salary:

Point 19 (FTE £31,430) to Point 25 (FTE £34,777). Actual salary £26,193.48 to £29,779.51 depending on qualifications and experience.

Location:

Nightingale Community Academy, Beechcroft Road, London, SW17 7DF

Working Pattern:

36 hours per week, 44.65 weeks (Term Time Only)

Nightingale Community Academy is a special school in Wandsworth for 120 boys aged 5 to 19 with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Primary pupils benefit from a purpose-built classroom hub, outdoor adventure playground, weekly music lessons, and a comprehensive therapy service. Secondary and post-16 students are offered a broad curriculum including vocational courses such as motor vehicle studies, construction, horticulture, and hospitality. All pupils benefit from regular animal therapy at Tom’s Farm, located on the spacious school site.

Staff at Nightingale Community Academy pride themselves on developing young people in a safe and stimulating environment and are offered a rewarding and varied career. To learn more, visit our school website.

We seek a motivated and resilient Attendance & Admissions Officer who shares our commitment to supporting every learner’s journey. This role contributes to raising achievement by improving attendance and punctuality, supporting admissions, and working with families to overcome barriers to learning. You will play a key role in safeguarding, tracking persistent absence, and promoting a positive attendance culture across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to raising achievement by improving school attendance.
2. Provide a specialist service to assist the school in meeting their obligations and targets related to school attendance, especially persistent absence.
3. Promote positive attitudes towards education among students and families and ensure parents are fully aware of their statutory responsibilities.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Nightingale Community Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres serving over 1500 pupils and students with diverse learning abilities and needs. To discover more about us and what makes us a special place to work, visit our website.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership including digital fitness
• Comprehensive training and development
• Access to counselling and support via Health Assured
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by occupational health and mental health first aiders
• Opportunities for career progression across multiple college centres and schools
• Pension schemes: LGPS or TPS, both with life cover and family protection

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact the school to arrange an appointment.

To apply, click ‘Fast Apply’ to be directed to the login page, then complete and submit the application form.

Note: CV applications will not be considered.

Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.