Attendance Officer, Grade 5
Working 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days actual pro-rata salary is £25,011 - £27,131 per annum
Monkwearmouth Academy is an amazing school at the heart of its community and is a supportive and exciting place to develop your career. Monkwearmouth has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following inspection in November 2023, the report highlights that Monkwearmouth is a rapidly improving school with courteous and respectful pupils and that a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum is in place. Staff voice recognised the school as being considerate of workload and wellbeing. We are as ambitious for our staff, as we are our students, and hold extremely high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our continuous drive for school improvement is supported by Tyne Coast Academy Trust which provides excellent career development opportunities with a strategic growth plan.
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 pupil attendance, effective communication skills and the ability to work with pupils, 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.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 15 September 2025. Please return completed applications to [email protected]
Monkwearmouth 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 2025, 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.
Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoast.academy/join-our-mat/recruitment or by contacting HR by emailing [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,011.00-£27,131.00 per year
Work Location: In person
