Regional Attendance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a Regional Attendance Officer to support the implementation of effective attendance strategies across schools. The role involves monitoring pupil attendance data, providing support to schools with attendance challenges, and coordinating interventions. Candidates should have experience working with attendance data, strong communication skills, and knowledge of relevant legislation. The position offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities, along with a generous local government pension scheme contribution and annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave allowance

Free onsite gym

Free onsite parking

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive colleagues

Weekly onsite events

Qualifications

• Experience of working with attendance data and implementing improvement strategies.
• Experience of working with children, young people, and families in dealing with barriers to education.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of attendance-related legislation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse pupil attendance data, identifying trends, and producing reports.
• Provide direct support to schools facing significant attendance challenges.
• Coordinate and participate in targeted interventions and attendance initiatives.
• Assist with legal processes relating to attendance and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Experience with attendance data

Working with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of attendance-related legislation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Regional Attendance Officer will be expected to work closely with the Attendance Lead, school-based staff, and key stakeholders to support the implementation of effective attendance strategies aligned with Trust-wide priorities. The role will involve monitoring and analysing pupil attendance data, identifying trends, and producing reports to inform service delivery and support decision‑making across schools.

The Regional Attendance Officer will also be responsible for providing direct support to schools facing significant attendance challenges, including coordinating and participating in targeted interventions such as attendance initiatives, home visits, and collaborative work with external agencies. In addition, the postholder will assist with legal processes relating to attendance, ensure accurate recording in line with statutory requirements, and deliver training sessions to build capacity within school attendance teams.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Experience of working with attendance data and implementing improvement strategies
• Experience of working with children, youngpeople and families in dealing with barriers to education
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of attendance‑related legislation and procedures

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop‑up shops.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure form for cautions/convictions.