Are you passionate about promoting excellent attendance and punctuality in students? Join our committed Attendance Team at The Hart School and make a real difference. Job Title: Attendance Improvement Officer Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire Salary: Grade 7, SCP 15-22 (£25,021 to £28,083 per annum actual salary) Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Maternity Cover Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours), term-time only (some early starts may be required) Application Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025 Interview Date: tbc About You: As an Attendance Improvement Officer, you will be dedicated to increasing levels of pupil attendance and punctuality, supporting the development of a positive culture of attendance. Our ideal candidate would have: Experience of working with children and parents in a school setting Excellent people skills and the ability to form good relationships Experience of using and maintaining a database such as Arbor Flexibility and adaptability About the Attendance Team: The Attendance Team at The Hart School is a department consisting of 3 members of staff. They work closely with the wider pastoral team, as well as students, families and other staff, and are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. The team is approachable, proactive, and deeply invested in helping students overcome barriers to learning and to thrive both in and out of the classroom. About Our School: Curious about what makes The Hart School special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website. Discover More About Our Trust: We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey. Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at claire.bradley@hartschool.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.