Vacancy

Attendance Officer

Salary:

15 hours, 2 days per week part-time/term-time: £10,449.36 - £12,552.59

22.5 hours 3 days per week part-time/term-time: £15,674.04 - £18,828.89

(Full time equivalent £30,323.63 - £36,427.13)

Employment Location:

Newcastle

Closing date:

21st October 2026

Further Information

Job Description:

One 15 hours, 2 days per week part-time/term-time contract

One 22.5 hours, 3 days per week part-time/term-time contract

Clennell Education Solutions (CES) provides support for schools and education establishments for all their Behaviour and Safety needs. The CES service has three core professional functions: Leadership Support, Operational Support and Trust/Partnership Development.

To support school leaders and settings meet their statutory requirements we provide a one stop shop for all areas of support. We tailor our service to meet specific needs of our customers because we understand that all establishments are different.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest to join our team, as an Attendance Officer and make a real difference across our school communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to be the bridge between home and school, promoting excellent attendance while providing the perfect balance of support and challenge. If you are a people-person who loves problem-solving and wants to help students thrive, we want to hear from you!


You will be responsible for:

• Inputting attendance data and investigating any missing data, and maintaining accurate attendance records, including unexplained lesson absences

• Ensuring the electronic registration system is updated daily investigating any missing data with class teachers

• Recording student absences and late arrivals on the school system, maintaining accurate attendance records and identifying patterns

• Making initial enquiries with parents/carers regarding unexplained absences/lateness including first day calling

• Monitoring the attendance of students referring concerns to the Pastoral Leaders

• Promoting good attendance within the school

• Processing and actioning student holiday requests

• Issuing routine correspondence to parents/carers regarding attendance/absence requests in accordance with the school procedure

• Supporting the school with the administration of referrals to the education welfare service/issuing of penalty notices (when required)

• Undertaking routine liaison with external agencies regarding attendance - eg EWO/Attendance Services

• Collating attendance data producing routine reports and prepare statistical returns regarding attendance and submit to reporting bodies where appropriate

• Complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Liaising with school leaders/Attendance Manager over attendance concerns.

• Contacting parents over all aspects of attendance including written correspondence when required

• Attend meetings with external agencies and parents as required

• Use of IT systems to record information and measure the impact of your work


The applicant must have the following personal qualities:
 

  • A professional manner
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to use empathy
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and alone
  • Flexibility in approach to completion of work
  • Ability to relate well to colleagues and students and parents/members of the public
  • Ability to prioritise work under pressure and remain organised
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines


The successful candidate will benefit from joining a team of supportive and highly committed colleagues who are dedicated to ensuring that all children and young people have the best possible opportunities for the future.

Clennell Education Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and the appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references.


Work remotely
 

  • No


Job Types:

Part time: 15 or 22.5 hours 2 or 3 days

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/10/2026

Expected start date: November 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent contract

Why Join Us?

  • Make a Tangible Impact: You will see the direct results of your hard work in the brighter futures of our students.
  • A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming, collaborative team that values your growth and well-being.
  • Excellent Benefits: Company pension, generous holiday allowance, health and wellbeing programme, sick pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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