Salary range: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum (full-time) - term time only, salary would be pro-rata for FTE Work location: County Hall, Oxford Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working Contract type: 1x Full-time and 1x Term Time only Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check Closing date: Wednesday23rd July 2025 Interview date: Either Monday 28th July or Wednesday 30th July 2025 About us The County Attendance Team has a commitment to ensure that all Oxfordshire's school-aged children receive their full educational entitlement promoting inclusion and access to education for all. We want Oxfordshire's children and young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve their very best. We understand that good school attendance is integral to supporting social and emotional development. The County Attendance Team are committed to working collaboratively with all Schools/partners/agencies to achieve the best outcome for children and young people. About the role We are seeking to recruit to the role of County Attendance Officer on a permanent basis to work predominately across the North or the South of the county. The team works across the whole of Oxfordshire so flexibility to work in other areas is also required. As a County Attendance Officer, you will be undertaking such tasks as: Case work in relation to irregular school attendance where legal intervention is required Ensuring parents are aware of their legal responsibilities to secure regular attendance at school. Preparing and submitting evidence for legal cases to be heard through the Magistrates court or single justice process Whole-school work to ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures are in place for the monitoring and improvement of school attendance AttendingChildProtection (CP) Conferences,Childin Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (CIN) or other multi agency meetings when required Delivering targeted attendance meetings in schools Carrying out Attendance Audits in schools Working on a multi-agency basis to achieve the best outcomes for children and families Acting asleadprofessional to ensure access to education Act as a mediator between parents, children and schools to enable improved and timely access to education Participate in continued professional development, both team and personal, in line with supervision and appraisal agreements and service expectations About you You should be competent with IT systems, good interpersonal skills, an acute awareness of discretion and confidentiality, along with accuracy.The position demands passion, enthusiasm, accountability, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to children/families and schools across Oxfordshire. Please apply if you consider yourself to be: Reflective, resilient, tenacious, and flexible Committedto inclusion for all children and their families Committedto safeguarding children Attentive listener Motivated and reliable Highly organised with good time management skills Solution-focussed Able to build sustainable, trusting, and influential relationships A positive andcollaborativeteam member Excellent IT skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Having experience of working with schools and families Committedto your own personal and professional development Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development Would you like to know more? Please view the Job Description and Selection Criteria For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Softley at dawn.softley@oxfordshire.gov.uk Application Procedure To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory. If you encounter any issues with the maximum character count on your application form, please usethis tool to check your text for any hidden HTML characters, which may be taking it over the limit. If you experience any technical difficulties whilst completing the application form, please contact the Recruitment Team usingRecruitment Application Enquiry Form. 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For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk