At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver statutory duties for school attendance and prepare court documents for non-attendance cases.
- Company: The role supports Coventry's local authority in fulfilling its educational responsibilities.
- Benefits: This is a fixed-term position for 18 months with opportunities to impact local education.
- Other info: A satisfactory DBS check is required, and sponsorship is not available.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team focused on improving school attendance for vulnerable children.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have experience advising on education access and knowledge of attendance legislation.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diverse communities of Coventry. We encourage applications from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for all positions, including this role.
The Attendance and Children Missing Education Officer is a fixed‑term (18 months) role supporting the local authority in fulfilling its statutory duties for school attendance. The officer will ensure that legal processes are followed for court and enforcement proceedings and will hold a responsibility for delivering the Department for Education statutory duty around school attendance.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver statutory duties in school attendance, including pupil attendance enforcement, 6th day provision for excluded pupils, administration of the Fair Access and Supported Transfer process, and child licensing.
- Develop and implement interventions with children, young people and parents/carers to improve attendance.
- Advise, evaluate and challenge schools on the effectiveness of their attendance procedures.
- Prepare and file court documents for presentation in the Magistrates Court for cases of non‑attendance.
- Ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported and their voices are heard.
- Experience advising schools, parents, stakeholders and partners on matters that affect children’s and young people’s access to education.
- Knowledge of the legal framework related to school attendance and the Education and Children Missing Education legislation.
- Understanding of issues that cause poor school attendance and intervention programmes to remove learning barriers.
- Familiarity with safeguarding procedures.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage statutory duties and court processes.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires a satisfactory DBS check.
For further information, please contact viv.blinco@coventry.gov.uk.
Interview Date Thursday, 9th July 2026
Local Authority Attendance Officer in Coventry employer: Coventry City Council
Working with Coventry's local authority offers a chance to make a real difference in children's education. The role includes a focus on diverse community representation and requires strong organisational skills. Located in Coventry, this position is pivotal in supporting vulnerable students.
