Job Description

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Vacancy for Attendance Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 8, Points 19-24

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks p/year (Term time + 2 weeks)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our team! You will play an important role in monitoring, recording and managing the attendance of all students. We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills who can build valuable relationships with students and their families to support and ensure students can attend school.

The Opportunity

Monitoring student attendance. To share records regularly and work with House Teams on student attendance and follow up with any students who have been logged as causing an attendance concern. Provide weekly and periodic attendance reports on attendance levels, patterns and groups for the Senior Leadership team and other key staff. Develop and maintain appropriate data to record, analyse and provide reports on patterns of attendance. Hold meetings with families to explore and support causes of absence. Visit families to encourage/develop strategies to increase attendance. Act in accordance with legal provisions regulating confidentiality and security of data, information in accordance with GDPR regulations and within the statutory guidance for improving school attendance.

The ideal candidate

Experience in supporting children in an educational environment, including those with a additional needs or challenges. A sound grasp of the concept of inclusive and trauma aware practice Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships with children Be a team player, with a 'can do' solution focused attitude Ability to act on own initiative Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality, attendance and early help pathways.

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013 and since then we are a rapidly, improving, expanding secondary school in Cambridge, at the heart of its diverse community, where every child is known, valued and supported.

Our school has been categorised as "Good" by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the

Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award,

Gold Schools Games Mark

and

the International School Award

.

North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 24th November 2025 - 9am

Interviews will be held on: w/c 1st December 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 28,244.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person