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Attendance Officer
Attendance Officer – The Rural Enterprise Academy
Organised, proactive, and professional Attendance Officer
We are seeking an Attendance Officer to play a key role in promoting excellent attendance across The Rural Enterprise Academy, working closely with pupils, families, pastoral staff, and external agencies to ensure pupil engagement and achievement.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Monitoring attendance closely and identifying concerns
- Maintaining accurate attendance records and analysing data
- Following up on pupil absences and conducting interventions
- Supporting safeguarding procedures and fostering strong working relationships
- Implementing strategies to improve pupil engagement, attendance, and academic achievement
Responsibilities
- Track, record, and report attendance trends and compliance
- Develop and deliver targeted support plans for pupils at risk of low attendance
- Work collaboratively with families, pastoral staff, and external agencies (e.g., social workers, education welfare officers)
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers to resolve awareness absences
- Contribute to school improvement initiatives and safeguarding safeguards
- Hold a keen interest in data analysis, keen eye for detail, and reliable administration skills
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Requirements
- A proactive approach with strong organisation and communication skills
- Experience or interest in working with children and families
- Ability to build positive relationships while applying high expectations
- Knowledge of school safeguarding policies and Statutory guidance preferred
- Availability to work closely with school staff during school hours
- Passion and commitment to improving pupil attendance and achievement across the trust
"The Rural Enterprise Academy is part of Penk Valley Academy Trust, a collaborative partnership of seven schools united by the motto 'Learning Together'."
Joining Penk Valley Academy Trust
Penk Valley Academy Trust supports 7 local schools:
- Marshbrook First School
- Princefield First School
- St John’s First School
- St Mary & St Chad CE First School
- Penkridge Middle School
- Wolgarston High School
- The Rural Enterprise Academy
Our mission: "Learning Together" – collective responsibility for ensuring every child achieves high outcomes and fulfils their potential.
To apply, we welcome informal visits. Please contact: Caroline Perry (Office Manager) Email: c-perry@penkvalley.co.uk
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Benefits
- Access to first-class CPD opportunities
- Career progression with 7 schools in the Trust
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Automated enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
- 30% discount on gym memberships via Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for will writing
Safeguarding Commitment
The school is fully committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to uphold this responsibility.
Applicants must:
- Undergo enhanced child protection screening (including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and spent convictions declarations)
- Be aware that, as part of regulated activity, full DBS checks apply
Find our safeguarding and recruitment policies here:
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore candidates must declare:
- All convictions, cautions, and (protected) spent circumstances as required under DBS filtering rules.
This role plays a vital part in enhancing educational access and outcomes within Penk Valley Academy Trust.
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