Attendance & Community Engagement Officer - 35 Hours per week (8am - 4pm)
Apply by: Thursday 26th November 2026
Job start: January 2027
Salary: SO1 (35 hours per week, Term Time only, 41 weeks) - £36,212 - £37,179 (Actual)
Location: Horn Park Primary School, Royal Borough of Greenwich
Contract type: Permanent
At Horn Park Primary School, strong relationships between home and school are at the heart of everything we do; we are looking for someone exceptional to help strengthen them even further.
As a key link between our children, families and staff, you will make a real difference every day: supporting a child to return confidently after absence, guiding a family through challenges, and helping build a community where every child feels they belong. Your work will underpin our approach to attendance, safeguarding and inclusion, enabling every child to feel safe, valued and ready to thrive.
We are looking for a warm, proactive and highly organised individual to join our team as our Attendance & Community Engagement Officer. You will play a vital role in improving attendance, supporting safeguarding processes and developing meaningful connections with families. Working closely with leaders and staff, you will help ensure that barriers to learning are removed and that all children are supported to succeed.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- High levels of emotional intelligence, with a calm, non-judgemental and solution-focused approach
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities confidently
- A strong sense of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Confidence in using systems and data to track, monitor and support pupil outcomes
Experience of working with children, families or within a school or community setting would be an advantage. Knowledge of safeguarding, attendance processes or multi-agency working would also be beneficial. However, more important is your commitment to making a meaningful difference and your ability to connect with others. We will ensure that your role builds on your strengths, offering a varied and rewarding mix of responsibilities that directly impact children’s lives and strengthen our school community.
Horn Park Primary School is in the process of moving to become a one form entry school; year groups in Years 5 and 6 are still two form entry. The school has recently been judged by OFSTED to be a good school with areas of outstanding practice. We are a research-engaged community and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways of developing teaching and learning. We foster an ethos of mutual respect and positive values for lifelong learning. We are part of an innovative and forward-thinking Trust comprising of 28 schools that work as one to achieve the very best for all children and all communities. The Trust offers immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision, sharing of good practice and professional growth.
We can offer you:
- A team committed to raising standards for all children.
- A commitment to your own CPD.
- A part in a forward thinking, dynamic partnership who see children at the heart of the learning process.
Horn Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Criminal Records Bureau.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed
Closing date for applications: Thursday 26th November 2026 at midday
Interviews: Week beginning 30th November 2026
Attendance & Community Engagement Officer in City of London employer: Horn Park Primary School
Horn Park Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and families. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to fostering a positive work culture, this role provides the opportunity to grow within the education sector while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule during term time. Join us in creating a welcoming atmosphere that prioritises both student success and staff well-being.
