POST: Attendance Officer
LOCATION: Shireland Biomedical UTC
GRADE: Band D SCP 9-17 (£27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata)
SALARY: £25,368 - £28,993 per annum
HOURS: 37 Hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.
Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.
We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.
We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.
We are looking for an Attendance Officer to ensure that daily attendance information is as up to date as possible, and to undertake first day calls to families where a student is not in the Academy. You will also be required to verify the reason for absence, carry out home visits (you will need access to a vehicle and full UK driving license is required), log all voice mail messages and telephone calls, and to keep Pastoral Managers informed of any attendance problems, long term and persistent absences or lateness. You will work closely with the safeguarding, pastoral and inclusion team. You will work with the local authority to process any attendance penalty warnings/notices or further legal actions.
We can offer:
* Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Exceptional CPD provision
* a supportive working environment and team ethos
* friendly, enthusiastic children.
Key Responsibilities:
* To ensure all student attendance records are accurate and up to date.
* To produce accurate management reports to support the drive to improve attendance across the school.
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct.
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.
Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025