Grade 4, Point 5-6 : £14,163 - £14,597 (FTE = £30,406 - £30,841)
20 hours per week
Term time only
One-year fixed term initially
We are seeking a confident, caring and resilient Attendance Support Officer to help improve pupil attendance and support families. The role will involve monitoring attendance during the morning, contacting parents and carers, challenging poor attendance, conducting home visits and working with pupils and families to address barriers to school attendance.
This opportunity may be particularly suited to someone who has previously worked in a school, the police, social care, youth work, family support or another role involving professional challenge and community engagement.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Communicate confidently and professionally with parents and carers.
- Combine empathy and support with clear expectations and appropriate challenge.
- Work independently, use sound judgement and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct home visits safely and professionally.
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external services.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and believe that every school day matters, we would welcome your application.
Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:
• Summer 2024: Best ever GCSE and A Level results
• Nationally recognised GCSE progress
• March 2025: Recognised by Ofsted as Good in all areas
• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community
• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside
• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University
• An environment that promotes innovation
• Class size averaging 25
• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme offering individual support, information and advice
• Centralised detention model
• All pupils place their phones in Yondr pouches during the school day
• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team
• Our own Sixth Form area dedicated to A Level teaching
• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels
• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development through Instructional Coaching
• Staff access to our gym
• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking
• Short bus journey from Harold Wood train station and Elizabeth line tube station
It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.
We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com
Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at www.drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2026 at 9.00am
Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.
Attendance Support Officer Employer: Drapers' Academy Reference: ACAD/26/ATTEND employer: Havering Schools
Havering Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the development of its employees. With a strong focus on professional growth and collaboration across education, health, and social care, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in London. The council offers competitive benefits and a commitment to quality assurance, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early years development and inclusion.
