Attendance Officer

• The Whitstable School

• £26,319 - £28,004 FTE – SAT C

• £22,155 - £23,573 Pro Rata

• 37 Hours per week, Term Time Only

• Start: 13^th April 2026

• Interviews: 25^th – 27^th March 2026

Be the Bridge to Student Success: Join Our Team!

Are you a people person with a passion for helping young people reach their full potential? Do you believe that every day in school is a stepping stone to a brighter future?

We are looking for a Attendance Officer to join our secondary school family. This isn't just about tracking percentages; it’s about building bridges, identifying barriers and being the friendly face that helps students get back on track.

Why This Role Matters

You will be at the front line of student success. By ensuring our students are present, you are directly contributing to their academic growth, social development, and sense of belonging. You won’t just be managing data—you’ll be connecting with families and supporting our pastoral team to make sure no student falls through the cracks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building Connections: Acting as a key point of contact for students and families to understand and overcome barriers to attendance.
• Championing Growth: Tracking daily attendance and initiating early interventions to keep students engaged and excited about school.
• Collaborating: Working hand-in-hand with our incredible pastoral and safeguarding teams to provide wrap-around support.
• Problem Solving: Using your initiative to turn "I can’t" into "How can we make this work?"

Who You Are

• Empathetic: You understand that life happens, and you approach every situation with kindness and curiosity.
• Resilient: You have the grit to handle tricky conversations and the heart to follow up with genuine care.
• Organised: You know your way around a system, but you know that human connection is the real software that makes the school run.
• A Team Player: You want to join a collaborative environment where we celebrate wins together and support each other through the challenges.

What’s In It For You?

We know that to take great care of our students, we have to take great care of our staff. When you join our team, you get:

• A Real Support Network: You aren't on an island. You will have a dedicated leadership mentor and a collaborative pastoral team backing you every step of the way.
• Professional Development: We invest in our people. We’ll provide the training and resources you need to grow your career in education.
• A Culture of Appreciation: We believe in celebrating the small wins and the big impacts. You’ll be joining a school that values your voice and your wellbeing.
• The "Impact Factor": You’ll go home every day knowing you made a tangible difference in a young person’s life.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to bring your energy, empathy, and organizational skills to a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• On-site Parking
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to join us?

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact hr_tws@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to hr_tws@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

 

Kent Teach advert for applications: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=154121