Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Darwen, Lancashire
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Attendance Officer
Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK
Salary: SCP £26,059 £27,367 (Actual Pro Rata Salary)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Education Phases: Secondary
Job Roles: Education Support
Working Patterns: Full-Time
Application Deadline: Sunday, 26th April 2026
About Our Client
Our client s Community Academy has a capacity of 1200 in the lower school and also has a developing sixth form provision. The sixth form has enjoyed strong progress in both academic and applied courses and has destinations data that shows NEETs significantly lower than the national picture.
All our client s schools place enterprise and an entrepreneurial spirit at the heart of their ethos. In addition, the Academy has a strong record of promoting cultural capital through its Technology and Creative Arts departments, where competition, visits and visitors are a regular part of student experience and support the development of cultural capital. The Academy is very much a community school with a truly comprehensive intake.
Sitting above the national average, 33% of its cohort are designated as being in the pupil premium category and the Academy works hard to support all students to achieve strong engagement and strong outcomes. With a strong focus on their four key improvement levers around culture, coaching, curriculum and data-informed instruction, the Academy s team are building towards a consistent provision that supports great progress for all students.
About The Role
Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people to succeed? Our client is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer. This role is a Fixed-Term Contract for Maternity Cover. Join their team at the Academy and play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and a positive learning environment across the academy.
In this key role, you will work closely with the Assistant Principal to uphold high standards, ensuring all students are supported to attend regularly and achieve their full potential. You will help create a safe, welcoming, and cooperative atmosphere where both staff and students can thrive, while providing essential administrative support to the Attendance Service.
What They re Looking For:
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive and professional approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Experience in administration (education setting desirable but not essential).
They welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
Benefits
Join Our Client s Family!
Here’s why working for our client is the right choice for you:
- Benefits Scheme Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking No more hunting for parking, they ve got your spot covered.
- Generous Annual Leave Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
- Pension Schemes Secure your future with access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
When you click apply you will be taken to our client s careers page where you can complete your application.