Attendance Officer in Loughborough

Location: East Leake Academy, Lantern Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, LEICS LE12 6QN

Salary Grade 4 – £26,824 (actual term‑time salary £22,903.57)

Contractual hours: 37 per week

Basis: Full Time

Job type: Support Staff – Educational

Job category: Administration

Date posted: 17/06/2026

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly organised Attendance Officer to join our Inclusion team for a fixed term 1 year maternity cover. This key role focuses on improving attendance, strengthening family engagement, and ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing remain central to our attendance strategy. You will work closely with students, families, school staff, external agencies and local authorities to reduce barriers to education and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor the attendance and punctuality of all students.
• Ensure all data is accurately recorded and provide daily analysis.
• Provide a wide and varied range of attendance admin support across the Academy.

This fast‑paced but highly rewarding role is ideal for someone looking for experience in a school‑based environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Attendance Welfare Officer, support off‑site visits and provide a comprehensive administrative service, supporting students, staff and parents where appropriate.

Key requirements:

• Professional and personable, with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Positive, with a strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and with a good sense of humour.
• Previous experience in a school office environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Applicants should clearly outline within their application:

• Why they are interested in the role.
• What skills, experience and attributes they would bring to the position.

Why join East Leake Academy?

East Leake Academy is a large secondary academy for students aged 11‑18 years, with over 1,000 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection we were rated ‘good’ overall with praise for student engagement, behaviour and learning. We offer a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment where staff can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career.

Employee benefits:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8 %.
• Operational support holidays of 28 + 8 bank holidays (dependent on grade of role).
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.
• Lifestyle savings – discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc.
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – pay monthly and claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies.
• Childcare – breakfast and after‑school provision.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The role will include safeguarding duties and support.