Attendance and Welfare Officer

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

We:

- believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage.

- understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.

- adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations

- ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations.

provide an environment where students can learn without disruption

- maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits

- take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Education Welfare Officer, the Attendance and Welfare Officer is a pivotal position, supporting the management of student attendance and wellbeing across the school. The work involves daily logging of attendance, tracking of registers and follow-up of absences, plus direct work with students and parents to investigate and improve attendance rates. The post is responsible for overseeing student medication and helping to coordinate and medical care plans.

As context for this role, applicants must have a knowledge of school attendance and safeguarding legislation. Proficiency in Excel and MIS systems is essential, as is the ability to handle confidential information appropriately. Your personal qualities will include excellent communication skills, plus the ability to develop good, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. To succeed in this role you will be reliable, solution-focussed, and able to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

About you

You will be:

- fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.

- highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.

- committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust’s culture, values and ethos.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the MNT portal.

Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 6 July 2026

Interview are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 6 July 2026

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our schools are based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.