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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Salary Scale & Point: Grade 6, Scale 20-25 (£28,038.35 – £31,277.68)
Contracted Hours: Term Time Only, 37 hours per week
About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy we are looking to recruit an Attendance Officer who will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. Working closely with pupils, families, and staff, the postholder will support children and families to remove barriers to attendance, ensuring pupils are safe, engaged, and able to access learning. Core tasks include:
- Attendance monitoring and administration
- Family support and engagement
- Intervention and safeguarding
- Policy and communication
About Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are an oversubscribed secondary academy with over 1400 students on roll at Key Stages 3-5. Our core drivers of Outcomes, Values and Choices are at the heart of our daily actions and interactions and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships based on mutual respect, at all levels.
Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
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Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to extensive lifestyle savings via Viv-Up platform
- Free access to onsite gym
- Free onsite parking
- Employee health & wellbeing initiatives
- Extensive CPD & networking opportunities for all staff
- Free 24/7 confidential counselling service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details and if you have any questions regarding the role please contact Kate Boughey, HR Officer via email to K.Boughey@SCAcademy.co.uk
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Application Information
The deadline for applications is Monday 31st August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
The academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found here: Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
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