Attendance Officer

Job description

Attendance Officer

Salary or Hourly Rate

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 Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

08 October 2026 10:00

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.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children and families, ideally within an educational or attendance-related setting, and who has a good understanding of attendance regulations and safeguarding procedures. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, confidence working with data and IT systems, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals.

A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

For further information about the role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form and return it to by 10:00am on Thursday 8th October 2026.

IND2
• 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.