Nottinghamshire County Council
Attendance Officer
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Pay Range: NJC Grade 5, 15-22 FTE - £31,015-£34,811. Pro-rata - £26,560-£29,810
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Work Base
Chilwell School, Chilwell, NG9 5AL
Additional Documents
- Attendance Officer JD&PS.pdf – 179KB Opens in a new window
- SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION FORM (1).docx – 2554KB Opens in a new window
- Converted File SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION FORM (1).docx.pdf – 269KB Opens in a new window
Closing Date
08 October 2026 10:00
About the Role
Chilwell School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving school attendance and punctuality, working closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies to identify and overcome barriers to attendance. The role includes monitoring and analysing attendance data, supporting pupils and families, conducting home visits and ensuring the school meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to attendance. You will also have line management responsibility for Student Services.
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies to identify and overcome barriers to attendance.
- Monitor and analyse attendance data.
- Support pupils and families.
- Conduct home visits.
- Ensure the school meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to attendance.
- Have line management responsibility for Student Services.
Requirements
- Experience of working with children and families, ideally within an educational or attendance-related setting.
- Good understanding of attendance regulations and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence working with data and IT systems.
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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How To Apply
Please complete the application form and return it to apply@chilwellschool.co.uk by 10:00am on Thursday 8th October 2026.
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement. The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.
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