At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor student attendance, conduct home visits, and support families to improve attendance.
- Company: Join Northern Leaders Trust at Kenton School, a supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, free gym access, and parking.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for creativity and strategy development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting good attendance.
- Qualifications: Experience in attendance or pastoral work and strong data analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 32824 - 35983 £ per year.
Attendance Officer at Northern Leaders Trust – Kenton School, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Contract: Permanent; Full‑Time; 37 hours per week; term time 5 training days plus 10 on‑call days.
Salary: £32,824.00 – £35,983.00 per annum (Actual).
Closing Date: 9:00am, Tue 14th Jul 2026.
Start Date: 1 September 2026.
About the Role
Ensuring student attendance stays above national and regional benchmarks is a key priority. The position involves monitoring and reporting on student attendance and absence, conducting home visits, and working with students and families to remove barriers to good attendance.
Qualifications
- A proven track record undertaking attendance or pastoral work in a secondary school environment.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform practice.
- Ability to produce and report on attendance data to the Trust Attendance Manager, schools and trust leaders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge robustly and professionally.
- Determined approach with creativity to develop and deliver new strategies and approaches to secure good attendance across all year groups.
Benefits
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including car and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Free gym access at Kenton School.
Contact: Lynsey Bowman
Attendance Officer employer: Kenton School
Kenton School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff and students alike. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and benefits such as a local government pension and health initiatives, we empower our Pastoral Mentors to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Join us in a vibrant educational environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
