Attendance and Wellbeing Officer

Attendance and Wellbeing Officer

Salary: Range 2-3- £26,522 to £29,114 Annually (FTE) Depending on experience & qualifications.

Actual estimated gross salary based on 32.5 hours per week £19,757- £21,687 (approx.) pro rata per annum

Hours: 32 hours 30 minutes per week Monday-Friday: 8:30am -3:30pm (30 min unpaid break)

Weeks: Based on 39 weeks per year (equal to 38 weeks term time plus INSET days as set by the Trust)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 27th November 2026

Interviews: Early December 2026 Interview may be offered prior to closing date, upon receipt of exceptionally strong candidates.

Provisional start date: January 2027 - pending clearance of all pre-employment checks

Responsible to: Head of Academy

Early applications are encouraged we reserve the right to interview strong applicants before the closing date of this advert.

Purpose of the Role

To promote excellent attendance, support pupil wellbeing and work collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning. The postholder will contribute to safeguarding arrangements within the Academy and support vulnerable pupils to access education regularly and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Attendance

• Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality
• Analyse attendance data and identify concerns or patterns
• Follow up daily absence and unexplained absences
• Work directly with families to improve attendance
• Develop attendance support plans for pupils requiring additional intervention
• Conduct attendance meetings with parents and carer
• Liaise with the Local Authority and other agencies regarding attendance matters
• Carry out home visits where appropriate and in line with Academy procedures
• Support the Academy's attendance strategy and attendance targets

Pupil Wellbeing

• Provide support to pupils experiencing social, emotional or wellbeing challenges
• Identify and respond to barriers affecting engagement with the Academy
• Support transitions and reintegration for pupils following periods of absence
• Build positive relationships with pupils and their families
• Work with staff to ensure appropriate support is in place for vulnerable pupils

Safeguarding

• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), following appropriate training
• Support the Academy's safeguarding systems and procedures.
• Record and monitor safeguarding concerns accurately and promptly
• Attend safeguarding meetings and contribute to multi-agency working
• Ensure that safeguarding and child protection policies are followed at all times

Communication and Partnership Working

• Work closely with teachers, senior leaders and support staff
• Develop positive and professional relationships with families
• Liaise with external agencies including social care, health professionals and attendance services
• Always maintain confidentiality and professional standards

Administration

• Maintain accurate records relating to attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing
• Produce attendance reports and documentation as required
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post

The Job Description enclosed in the recruitment pack describes in general terms the normal duties which the post-holder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post.

Please refer to the attached Recruitment Pack for the Personal Specification

Academic Qualifications

Please provide original academic certificates as cited on your application form, we cannot accept transcripts nor photocopies of qualifications.

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