Attendance Officer and Administrator

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Attendance Officer and Administrator

Location: The Castle Rock School

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week,

Working weeks: Term Time plus 2 (40 weeks)

Salary: Grade 6 (£25,996 - £26,040) (Actual Salary £22,813)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance records and manage all Attendance Office administration using SIMS.
• Monitor, analyse, and report attendance across KS3–KS5, including trips, exams, and student sign-in/out.
• Work with staff, parents, and external agencies to investigate absence and improve attendance, including running attendance clinics and meetings.
• Manage communication with parents/carers via absence systems, reports, and safeguarding-approved platforms.
• Support persistently absent students through interventions, including home visits alongside the EWO and liaison with the LA Inclusion Team.
• Maintain EHE/CME records and ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection processes.
• Produce and present attendance data to SLT, Governors, and Ofsted, identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the pastoral team with administrative tasks and provide reception cover when required.
• Collaborate with other schools to share and implement best practice in attendance improvement.

Closing Date: Tuesday 11th June 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 19th July 2026

Due to the volume of applications, we receive we're unable to contact each applicant with a decision. If you don't hear from us within four weeks of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.