Trust Attendance Officer

Trust Attendance Officer

We are seeking an attendance officer to support the Director of Attendance and Inclusion in improving student attendance and truancy. The role involves monitoring and reporting on student attendance and absence, conducting home visits, and working with students and families to identify and remove barriers to good attendance in the Trust.

Ensuring student attendance stays above national and regional benchmarks is a key priority. You will support the Director in developing and implementing policies, strategies, systems and practices across the Trust to improve base figures on attendance and truancy, as set by the Government and the Local Authority. A full driving licence, access to a car and business insurance is essential for this role.

• A proven track record undertaking attendance or pastoral work in a secondary school environment.
• The ability to analyse and interpret data to inform practice.
• The ability to produce and report on attendance data to the Director of Attendance and Inclusion, schools and trust leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge robustly and professionally.
• A determined approach with the creativity to develop and deliver new strategies and approaches to secure good attendance across all year groups.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes including car and cycle to work schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym access at Kenton School

If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.

For more information or to submit your application, contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Drayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3RU