Attendance Officer

Walker Riverside Academy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Riverside Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Attendance Officer to improve attendance, reduce barriers and raise achievement. You will work with students and parents, undertake home visits, analyse attendance data and handle attendance administration.

The post requires knowledge of policies and statutory guidance on student attendance, strong communication skills, and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and statutory guidance on student attendance.
• Ability to work with students, parents and external agencies.
• DBS check and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and parents to improve attendance and raise achievement.
• Undertake home visits, input and analyse attendance data, and manage attendance administration.
• Implement strategies to reduce persistent absence and barriers to attendance.

Job description

Attendance Officer

Grade N6 £33,673 - £36,581 per annum actual salary is pro-rata to weeks worked £29,578 - £32,133

Working 37 hours per week term time only plus 5 training days and 5 additional days

Permanent Contract

Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years. We help our students to aim high, be proud and love life, in both their academic and career aspirations, supporting them at every step and guiding them upon options available. It is the daily embodiment of this ethos that makes Walker a truly special school community. We want our students to be proud of both themselves and the school community they attend, whilst developing a love of academy life.

You will work with students and parents/carers to contribute to improving whole school attendance outcomes, reduce barriers to attendance and persistent absence and raise achievement. The role will involve undertaking home visits, inputting and analysing student attendance data, undertaking administration duties relating to attendance and implementing strategies to improve attendance.

We are looking for a colleague with knowledge of policies and statutory guidance on student attendance, effective communication skills and the ability to work with students, parents/carers and external agencies.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities. You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Headteacher, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.