Bradfields Academy
Medway
£21,565 - £26,604 pro rata
Salary:
NJC C1 £21,565 - £26,604 pro rata, [£25,183 - £31,067 FTE] + SEN £1,491
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
3 October 2025
Job 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
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.
We are looking for a candidate who:
* Needs a clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* 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.
Staff at Bradfields Academy benefit from:
* 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:
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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About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham
Kent
ME5 0LB
United Kingdom
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
* Aspiration and Success
* Collaboration and Inclusivity
* Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
* Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
* Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
* Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
* Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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