Welfare and Attendance Officer Good Ofsted Secondary School Barnet, London

Welfare and Attendance Officer - Good Ofsted Secondary School - Barnet London

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Welfare and Attendance Officer

A Good Ofsted secondary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Welfare and Attendance Officer to join their pastoral support team. This is a key role within the school focused on supporting student wellbeing improving attendance and ensuring students are fully supported both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will monitor attendance and punctuality across the school following up absences and working closely with families pastoral teams and external agencies where required. You will identify attendance concerns early and support intervention strategies to improve student engagement and outcomes.

Alongside attendance responsibilities you will also support student welfare by providing pastoral support helping students manage barriers to learning and contributing to safeguarding procedures where necessary. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and families are essential.

The role requires excellent organisation resilience and the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and confidentially. You will work collaboratively with staff across the school to maintain a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a caring and supportive school community where student wellbeing is a key priority and support staff are highly valued.

School Information

This is a 11 to 18 well-established Good Ofsted Rated School in Barnet with a strong commitment to inclusion safeguarding and student success. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos and strong pastoral systems.

Students are respectful motivated and supported to achieve both academically and personally. Staff benefit from collaborative working relationships supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Experience in attendance welfare or pastoral support
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with students and families
Professional and confidential approach
Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Application

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible