Attendance Officer

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking an Attendance Officer for City of Derby Academy, part of the Tapestry Learning Partnership. You will monitor attendance and punctuality, identify concerns early and work with students, families and staff to improve attendance outcomes.

We require compassionate, resilient individuals with strong communication and organisational skills, confident with data analysis, safeguarding and implementing interventions to reduce persistent absence and support pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working with families and analysing attendance data.
• Understanding of safeguarding and attention to detail.
• Experience in school attendance, pastoral or welfare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance and punctuality and identify concerns early.
• Work with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.
• Support pupil welfare and ensure compliance with statutory attendance requirements.
• Contribute to reducing persistent absence through effective interventions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Data analysis

Interventions

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Attendance Officer Job reference 000012569 Date posted 13/10/2026 Application closing date 25/10/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary Pay Scale 5 - Actual Salary £25,815 - £27,978 (£29,886 - £32,390 FTE) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type School Support Attachments Blank Job description Location: City of Derby Academy - Tapestry Learning Partnership Hours per week: 37 hours a week Contract Type: Permanent, 39 weeks a year Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence. At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. We believe every child, young person, and adult in a Tapestry school should feel they belong. Inclusion is woven through everything we do; no child’s chance of success should be limited by their background. We work to remove barriers, offer generous support, and champion every individual so they can succeed and flourish.

About the Role We are seeking an organised and proactive Attendance Officer to support the delivery of our attendance strategy. You will monitor attendance and punctuality, identify concerns early, and work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes. The role is vital in reducing persistent absence, supporting pupil welfare and ensuring compliance with statutory attendance requirements.

Who We’re Looking For We are looking for a compassionate and resilient individual with strong communication and organisational skills. You will be confident working with families, analysing attendance data and implementing effective interventions to improve attendance. A good understanding of safeguarding, attention to detail and a commitment to supporting young people to achieve their full potential are essential. Experience within a school, attendance, pastoral or welfare setting would be advantageous.

About City of Derby Academy City of Derby Academy is a school where every student and every member of staff is encouraged and supported to realise their full potential. Our culture is grounded in high expectations, strong and respectful relationships, and a deep commitment to inclusion. Serving a wonderfully diverse community with more than 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet profound: to improve the life chances of every child. We offer an ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from educational visits and clubs to our thriving Combined Cadet Force. Students develop academically, personally and socially, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated, and inclusion underpins everything we do
• Students feel safe, supported and able to thrive
• High expectations drive achievement, ambition and pride
• Relationships are strong, respectful and purposeful
• Staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and colleagues are proud to work here

City of Derby Academy is a place of possibility; a community united by the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities, every single day.

Why Join Tapestry? As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact. Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership. Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).