Attendance Officer

Hadrian Learning Trust; Hexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff wellbeing

Impact on community

Job summary

Hadrian Learning Trust is seeking an Attendance Officer for a fixed-term role in Hexham to monitor attendance data and follow up absences with families. You will liaise with parents, the wider student support team and external agencies to support pupils at risk of persistent absence and safeguard welfare.

The role involves preparing reports and referrals to drive school improvement, contributing to safeguarding, and promoting the Trust’s inclusive ethos across its schools.

Qualifications

• Ability to build constructive relationships with students, parents, staff and external partners.
• Driven and enthusiastic with a strong focus on student welfare.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, resilience and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with effective prioritisation.
• Strong IT skills and ability to analyse attendance data and trends.
• Access to transport to support duties across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse attendance data using the Trust’s MIS.
• Follow up unexplained absences daily, liaising with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with the student support team and external agencies to support at-risk pupils.
• Provide guidance to families and, where appropriate, make home visits.
• Prepare reports, referrals and correspondence to support school improvement.
• Contribute to safeguarding, student welfare and the Trust’s ethos.

Skills

Relationship-building

Student welfare

Resilience

Organisational skills

IT skills

Data analysis

Transport access

Job description

We are a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust comprising Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School and are looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to young people and their educational outcomes.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Monitor and analyse attendance data using the Trust’s management information system.
• Follow up unexplained absences daily, liaising with parents and carers.
• Work alongside the wider student support team and external agencies to support children at risk of persistent absence.
• Provide advice and guidance to families, which may include making home visits where appropriate.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and referrals to support school improvement and compliance with local authority processes.
• Contribute to safeguarding, student welfare, and the wider ethos of the Trust.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is skilled at building strong, constructive relationships with students, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Is driven, enthusiastic and who places student welfare at the heart of what they do.
• Can work with sensitivity, resilience, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Has strong IT skills and is confident working with data to analyse trends.
• Has access to their own transport to support work across the Trust.

Why Join Us?

At Hadrian Learning Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Being part of a high-achieving and ambitious multi academy trust.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Making a genuine impact on the lives of young people in our community.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and training package. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post

Closing Date

12 October 2026

Interviews

To be confirmed

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.