Job Description

Salary

25,340 (Full Time Equivalent), 21,865 (Actual) United Learning Support Staff: Pastoral and Student Welfare & Pay Band: Vocational, 2.

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Blackburn

Date posted

01/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003840

Attendance Officer

Location: Accrington

Salary: 25,340 (Full Time Equivalent), 21,865 (Actual) United Learning Support Staff: Pastoral and Student Welfare & Pay Band: Vocational, 2.

Contract: Term Time Only,37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 30th September 2025

Start Date: November 2025

The Attendance Officer will support the Attendance Team in promoting excellent school attendance, through a whole school approach involving students, parents/carers and engaging with agencies (as appropriate) to improve the outcomes for our students. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the school's attendance procedures. Working closely with the Attendance and Educational Welfare Manager, the Attendance Intervention and Family Support Worker and wider pastoral teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate record-keeping of student school.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player but also be capable of working promptly and proactively with minimal supervision. You will require a calm and composed manner, outstanding communication skills and be able to nurture positive working relationships with students, parents/carers, staff and school leaders

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The successful candidate is required to have a good working knowledge of school management information software (Arbor) and be efficient on Microsoft Applications, including Word and Excel. You must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above. In addition, a full valid, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes is a mandatory requirement (mileage will be reimbursed).

We can offer you

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More pay:

As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector. We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP. Access to Westfield Rewards, unlocking a wide selection of discounts and cashback opportunities with leading retailers and service providers across travel, entertainment, fashion, and dining. A key advantage of the programme is the cashback feature, which helps members save even more on everyday spending.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total); At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career; Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.


This is the perfect opportunity to work in a supportive and stimulating environment. If you would like to arrange a tour of the Academy or if you have any questions about the role please contact the Interim Principal's PA, Sandra Chadburn on sandra.chadburn@accrington-academy.org