ATTENDANCE OFFICER

Quantum Multi-Academy Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing events

Job summary

Quantum Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an efficient attendance officer for Great Baddow High School in Chelmsford. This part-time role covers 21 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, term time with inset days.

You will lead attendance improvements across the school, work in a job-share arrangement with an attendance assistant, and liaise with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies; training on Arbor is available.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy with accurate record keeping.
• Experience in a school attendance role is advantageous.
• Confidential and capable of handling fast-paced workloads with care.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance improvement across the school on an operational basis.
• Work in a job-share arrangement and support by an attendance assistant.
• Communicate with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Monday to Wednesday, 21 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.00 pm

Term time plus inset days and 3 days in school closures

Actual starting salary £14,262 (dependant on experience)

We are looking for an efficient and flexible attendance officer to join our experienced and hard-working school office team. This role leads attendance improvement across the school on an operational basis, working as part of a job-share arrangement and supported by an attendance assistant. Please see the job description for full details.

The successful candidate must have a positive attitude and calm manner along with the ability to prioritise and deal with a demanding workload. You will be an excellent communicator, confident in dealing with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

You will also have excellent attention to detail and have the capacity to work in an environment that is fast paced where confidentiality is paramount. Applicants must demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy and have excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Previous experience in a school attendance role would be advantageous but as a minimum candidates must have experience in a relevant role within a school setting. Experience using the school system Arbor will be an advantage, however training will be provided.

School visits are warmly welcomed, particularly during the working day.

We can offer you automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, onsite parking, access to the Employee Assistance Programme and regular staff wellbeing events.

Our oversubscribed school again achieved strong and effective ratings in its Ofsted inspection in March 2026 and we have a commitment to supporting students in developing as well-rounded individuals as well as achieving their academic potential.

Great Baddow High School is very well thought of locally. Our motto, which translates as ‘always striving for higher things’ encapsulates our vision for our students and staff.

Required: January 2027

Closing date: Midday on 18 th November 2026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: ECC4390-494S.