Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Full-Time On-site
James Brindley School

‘Think Differently’ to inspire young people to overcome all barriers and achieve their dreams.

This is the Vision Statement of Think Differently Education Trust.

Do you want to have a positive impact on some of the most vulnerable children’s lives in Birmingham?

Do you want to work in an organisation that recognises the benefits of a good work/life balance for their workforce?

Do you want to work in an organisation that invests heavily in CPD and allocates additional training days to develop their staff?

Are you a dynamic leader with expertise in Finance and operational strategy?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to all these questions, join our team!

This is a particularly exciting time to join James Brindley, the founding school of the newly established Think Differently Education Trust. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for our community, opening up fresh opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth across Birmingham. By joining us now, you’ll be part of shaping a progressive trust from the ground up helping to drive meaningful change for our young people while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the role is to work in partnership with centre staff, parents, pupils and other professionals to promote excellent school attendance, challenge non-attendance, and reduce the impact of educational disadvantage, enabling all young people to access education. Please note it is essential that you have the ability to drive between sites and to pupils’ homes therefore must have use of a roadworthy vehicle and current business use insurance.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families; as well as partnership/multi‑agency working and is able to implement agreed behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to implement early help strategies to prevent the need for escalation. You will be able to use data effectively to monitor and report on progress. Working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice is essential along with a good standard of education including A* - C in English and Mathematics or equivalent and a relevant Level 3 qualification.

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Attendance Officer employer: James Brindley School

At Think Differently Education Trust, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Birmingham while fostering a supportive and ambitious work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in continuous professional development and additional training days, ensuring that our staff are well-equipped to inspire and guide young people. Join us at this exciting time as we shape a progressive trust, where your contributions will drive meaningful change and enhance your career in a nurturing environment.

James Brindley School

Contact Details:

James Brindley School Recruitment Team