Salary
Grade 4 -
£26,824 - £28,141 pro-rata (dependent on experience)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Part Time
Job type
Support Staff - Other
Location
Tuxford Academy
Marnham Road
Tuxford
Newark
Notts NG22 0JH
Job category
Administration
Date posted
04/09/2025
Job reference
R05210
Attendance Officer (1 Year Maternity Cover)
Working Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £26,824 - £28,141 pro-rata (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed-term (1 year maternity cover)
Tuxford Academy has an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join the team on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave (approximately 12 months). The successful applicant will play a key part in the continual development of the monitoring and tracking of student attendance. Key priorities of the role will include the tracking of student attendance and the co-ordination and implementation of strategies and support systems to facilitate improved attendance. Working with students, parents, staff and external multi-agencies will form an integral part of the role.
We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.
Why join Tuxford Academy?
We are a large secondary academy for students aged 11–18 years based in Tuxford with over 1,400 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with praise of high expectations for all students, including those in place for SEND students, and that the academy has implemented 'an ambitious, well-planned curriculum for all subjects'. The report reaffirmed that teachers had 'secure subject knowledge' and that students enjoyed attending Tuxford Academy and felt safe at school.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Sam Hall, - to arrange, or for further information.
www.tuxford-
Tuxford Academy, Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0JH
The opportunity
A fantastic chance to work in a busy, friendly academy where teamwork and wellbeing are embedded in our culture. The successful candidate will:
* Be a committed team player
* Be committed to the academy's ethos of high expectations
Essential
* Experience of working in a secondary school
* Excellent communication skills
* The ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
* Strong IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office and Excel
Desirable
* Experience in the process around attendance
* SIMS experience
* Current knowledge of legislation relating to school attendance would be an advantage
* Educated to high grade GCSE level
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
* Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%
* Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning
* Full support and induction
* A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
* Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies
* Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes
* Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
* Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interview date: TBC
Start date: ASAP
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sam Hall, at -
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.