Attendance Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff wellbeing focus

Beckfoot Trust support

Job summary

Beckfoot Oakbank in England is seeking an Attendance Officer to support student wellbeing, safety and inclusion across the 11–18 school with a sixth form. The post is permanent and full-time, term time plus five days, with hours 07:30–15:00, Monday to Friday.

The role sits within the Beckfoot Trust and does not offer visa sponsorship. The team focuses on ensuring every student is supported to succeed.

Qualifications

• Supports the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of students.
• Works with staff, families and external agencies on student support.
• Helps create a school environment where all students feel supported and able to succeed.
• Displays professionalism and resilience in safeguarding duties.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, safety and inclusion of students.
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies on student support.
• Help create a school environment where all students feel supported.
• Maintain effective communication and safeguarding records.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Professionalism

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

An Attendance Officer post at Beckfoot Oakbank, an 11-18 secondary school with a sixth form and part of Beckfoot Trust. The role centres on supporting students' wellbeing, safety and inclusion, working alongside school staff, families and external agencies to help every student feel supported and able to succeed. It is a permanent, full-time post, term time plus five days, working 07.30 to 15.00 Monday to Friday. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Support the wellbeing, safety and inclusion of students
• Work with school staff, families and external agencies on student support
• Help create a school environment where all students feel supported, understood and able to succeed

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport
• Works well in a team and can work independently when needed
• Professionalism and resilience
• Commitment to inclusion

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Prohibition from teaching check where applicable
• Not disqualified from childcare under the Disqualification from Childcare Regulations

Other

• Champions the school values of enjoy, learn, succeed
• Committed to improving the lives of young people, especially those with barriers to learning
• Shares the Trust's vision of remarkable schools where no child is left behind

What’s offered

• Expert support and challenge from a central Trust team
• Access to trust-wide professional development, resources and shared learning
• Focus on colleague wellbeing and professional growth
• Active work to reduce unnecessary workload
• Staff voice valued and listened to