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Job title: Senior Administrator - Attendance Officer 2

Salary: WPT Band 5 £29064 - £31022 (£25598 - £27323 pro-rata)

Hours: 37 per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Clifton Community School

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form, and one Central Team under our umbrella.

We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire, with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.

And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

Join Our Team as an Attendance Officer 2!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you have an eye for detail, a proactive attitude, and a talent for building positive relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance Officer 2 to join our committed team. You will play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school — ensuring every student has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

As our Attendance Officer, you will be at the heart of our efforts to raise achievement through improved attendance. You’ll monitor and analyse daily attendance data, identify patterns of absence, and take swift, supportive action where needed.

You will work closely with students, parents, and staff to understand barriers to attendance, provide practical support, and encourage positive engagement with school. From first-line investigations and parent meetings to liaising with external agencies, you’ll help ensure that every child feels supported, safe, and ready to learn.

Responsibilities Include

• Monitor student attendance daily, identifying and investigating unexplained absences.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians through calls, letters, and meetings.
• Conduct initial investigations into persistent or unauthorised absences and provide early intervention.
• Collaborate with pastoral and safeguarding teams to implement targeted support strategies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records on the school’s MIS and relevant databases.
• Work alongside external agencies such as Educational Welfare Officers and social services where necessary.
• Organise and attend attendance meetings, panels, and reviews, ensuring detailed records are kept.
• Advise staff, students, and families on attendance policies and statutory responsibilities.
• Promote a positive attendance culture through campaigns and recognition initiatives.
• Support the development and ongoing review of the school’s attendance policy and procedures.
• Provide high-quality administrative support for all attendance-related activities.
• Contribute to safeguarding by monitoring attendance as a key indicator of student welfare.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 

If you're ready to bring your administrative skills and dedication to supporting students' attendance, we invite you to apply for the position of Attendance Officer 2. Together, let's ensure that our office operates smoothly and efficiently, supporting the needs of all stakeholders and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Apply now and become an integral part of our team! 

***Closing Date: Noon, Monday 24th November 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.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for your subject, and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

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 you are 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 mention