Overview
Contract: Permanent Term Time only – 37 hours a week
Salary: NJC C1 £21,565 - £26,604 pro rata, [£25,183 - £31,067 FTE] + SEN £1,491
Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy Medway Towns, Kent
Start Date: ASAP
About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy, part of Fortis Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our friendly and dedicated Administration and Pastoral teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students by promoting excellent attendance and supporting engagement across the academy. You will play a crucial role in improving outcomes by working closely with families, staff and external agencies to identify and reduce barriers to attendance.
In addition to your core attendance responsibilities, you will provide general administrative support and contribute to maintaining the smooth running of the academy’s front office, ensuring a warm and professional welcome to all visitors.
Responsibilities
* Attend to core attendance duties and work with families, staff and external agencies to identify and reduce barriers to attendance.
* Provide general administrative support and contribute to maintaining the smooth running of the academy’s front office.
* Ensure a warm and professional welcome to all visitors.
We are looking for a candidate who
* Needs a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Has previous experience in managing attendance in a school with good awareness of attendance and safeguarding legislation.
* Experience of using SIMS would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided.
* Has previous experience in an administrative role and is confident using Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Has a sound understanding of safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality.
* Is proactive, dependable, flexible and thrives in a busy environment.
* Enjoys working as part of a wider team supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
Benefits
* Access to a comprehensive wellbeing and professional development package through Fortis Trust.
* An Employee Assistance Programme.
* Participation in our Trust-wide wellbeing initiatives.
* Being part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, committed to making a difference for every child.
Bradfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check for Children and Vulnerable Adults.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
To arrange a visit or discuss the role further, please contact Louise Tombs at:
louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk
01634 683990
Closing Date: 3rd October 2025
Should you be shortlisted, you would need to be available for an interview on 10th October 2025.
Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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