At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary and secondary learners, ensuring their attendance and engagement.
- Company: Wootton Park School, a leading educational institution with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Professional development, well-being support, staff sports activities, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a supportive and friendly environment.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team in a state-of-the-art school making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children.
Wootton Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Attendance Officer. You will be supporting both our primary and secondary phase learners working alongside our DSL and Safeguarding team.
The hours of work are 8am-4pm Monday to Friday (term time plus teacher training days).
We Can Offer You
- Exemplary learner behaviour and engagement.
- Supportive professional development following a coaching model.
- Excellent future opportunities for progression as we grow our Trust.
- An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Staff Well-being) scheme.
- Staff sport activities.
- LGSS Pension.
About Us
Wootton Park School (WPS) is the founding school within our Trust and offers a first-rate and unique learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society.
As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us.
In September 2022, we had our first Year 6 & Year 13 cohorts and are now operational in every year group. In 2020 we moved into our brand new £20 million state‑of‑the‑art school building.
In July 2019 we were judged to be outstanding in every category by Ofsted. Inspectors noted that “The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of a consistently high quality” and that “Achievement is outstanding in the early years and at key stages 1 and 3”. “Staff morale is exceptionally high” Ofsted 2019.
We have achieved the Quality Inclusion Mark and the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
We are very proud of our school and are looking for like-minded professionals to join us on the next stage of our exciting journey. If you are inspired by this exceptional opportunity to support our team, we want to hear from you!
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Wootton Park Academy Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English, including when completing required online training, to ensure the safety and welfare of pupils in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026, 12noon
Interview Date: w/b 3rd August 2026
Position Start Date: ASAP (subject to safer recruitment checks)
We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary.
Applicants need to be available to interview in person.
Attendance Officer in Northampton employer: Wootton Park School
Wootton Park School is an outstanding educational institution that prioritises the growth and well-being of both learners and staff. With a commitment to professional development, a supportive team environment, and excellent progression opportunities, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in education. Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong community values create an inspiring workplace for passionate educators looking to thrive in their careers.
