Attendance Officer

Position Overview

Wingfield Academy, part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust, is looking to recruit a dedicated Attendance Officer who will play a key role within the pastoral team. This permanent, full-time position involves working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus two INSET days. The role centers on monitoring and improving student attendance and punctuality, focusing especially on assisting vulnerable students and their families to enhance educational access and maximize learning opportunities.

About Wingfield Academy and NCLT

Wingfield Academy is highly regarded, ranked among the top 7% nationally for student progress and recognized as a national lead school through the Department for Education's behaviour hub program. The school prides itself on a 'child centered, progress focused' ethos, encouraging strong behaviour standards and a supportive community atmosphere. This school is part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust, which includes multiple schools and colleges, and is known for fostering staff development and holding a positive, dynamic culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor student attendance and punctuality closely.
• Engage with families to support increased school attendance, particularly for vulnerable groups requiring additional support.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a proactive, enthusiastic approach to their duties. They will contribute significantly to the school's ethos and help maintain high standards of educational access.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Salary follows Band E of the School Support Staff Pay Scale: £26,403 to £28,142 full-time equivalent, with actual pro-rata salary between £22,950 and £24,461.
• An additional recruitment and retention allowance of up to £3,000 may be offered to exceptional candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits include a pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, and technology purchase program.
• The Trust was recognized as ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards.

Application Details

Please note that the closing date for applications is 15th July 2026 at 9 AM, with the expected starting date of 1st September. Interested applicants should send their completed applications via the appropriate channels.