Attendance Officer
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Attendance Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. Salary: VIAT 5, Points 21-24 £23,264-£24,790 actual salary after pro-rata. Start Date: September 2026. Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Huntsman Lane, Maidstone ME14 5DS, UK.
Job Description
We are looking to appoint an Attendance Officer to work alongside our current team. You will promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the school by monitoring, analysing and improving student attendance. The postholder will work closely with students, parents/carers, and staff to remove barriers to attendance and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Further details regarding this post can be found in the material accompanying this advert.
About Us
Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our students. Our school continually evolves in our drive for excellence; we aspire to provide Outstanding Care, Outstanding Education and Outstanding Opportunities. New opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide: networking, support, quality assurance and friendship. If you think you would thrive in this environment, we want to meet you.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications is: Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt (early applications are encouraged), and interviews will take place as soon as possible. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Applications should be sent to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. An Application form can be found on our website at: Application Forms - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CVs.
Safeguarding
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence, and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups. If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.
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- Application Form
- Attendance Officer May 2026 Job Description
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy