HOURS: 20 hours per week, term time only plus all inset days
Are you an organised communicator with a keen eye for detail? We are seeking a diligent Attendance Officer to join our pastoral support team, acting as the first point of contact for families and ensuring that every student is safe, accounted for, and supported in their education.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fuelled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As an Attendance Officer, you will be pivotal in maintaining the high standards of attendance that underpin our students' success. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the attendance office, ensuring registers are accurate and safeguarding protocols are strictly followed. From conducting First Day Calling to analysing data trends, your work will directly inform the school’s intervention strategies. This role requires a balance of administrative precision and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with parents and carers.
Responsibilities
Communication & Safeguarding: Act as the first point of contact for parents regarding absences, conducting First Day Calling to verify reasons for absence and strictly adhere to safeguarding protocols.
Data Management: accurately manage the school’s Management Information System (MIS), ensuring daily registers are complete, statutory codes are input correctly, and data is kept up to date.
Reporting & Analysis: Maintain attendance databases and generate detailed reports (e.g., persistent absence lists) to inform management decisions and track trends.
Admin & Procedures: Support operational procedures such as Late Gate checks, schedule attendance meetings, and manage all related correspondence and rewards administration.
The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 12th December 2025***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:
Why are you applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
