Attendance Officer

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £25,949 to £28,149 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£29,542 - £32,046 full time/full year equivalent) Permanent Full Time: 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm Working Weeks: 39 weeks Start Date: November 2026 We are seeking a reliable, proactive and efficient Attendance Officer to join the team at Charles Darwin Primary. The successful candidate will help our students achieve success by working with students, families, staff and other agencies to support and intervene with student attendance. You will have excellent organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders, including students and parents. What You’ll Be Doing To be based in the main school office. To promote high levels of school attendance and punctuality, advising on the development of whole school policies. To support the educational development of all pupils and to be responsible for individual casework. To ensure that all Academy attendance data is accurate and up to date and monitor accurate register keeping. To liaise effectively with the DSL to ensure that pupil safeguarding needs are addressed. To organise and attend attendance panel meetings as required. To provide administrative and clerical support services to a high standard, supporting management, teachers and pupils in an efficient, professional and effective manner To oversee the school's electives/clubs provision. To undertake lunch duty supervision when required. About You: You will be someone who is able to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision, can meet deadlines by effective planning and time management, and have good communication skills, both written and spoken to internal and external stakeholders. Essential: Good basic level of education preferably including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English Experience in working in monitoring attendance and punctuality of pupils Experience of problem solving IT Literate Good communication skills, both written and spoken to internal and external stakeholders Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience or higher Why Join Inspiration Trust At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be. We offer: Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs * Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). * Free parking at most sites Personalised CPD and development programmes A structured and specific induction programme. *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation. About Us Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school located in the heart of Norwich which opened in September 2016. The school was rated outstanding by Ofsted in June 2019 for overall effectiveness and has maintained success in their first ungraded inspection in April 2025. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin are resilient, independent, and confident individuals who express themselves creatively and value their place in the world. They benefit from a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom, helping them stay happy, engaged, and inspired to learn. The school offers an innovative curriculum that encourages every child to thrive, combining a strong academic focus with a rich programme of cultural and sporting opportunities. Charles Darwin Primary has close links with the highly successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College, ensuring a strong educational pathway from early years through to post-16 education. Although there is no on-site parking, the school and nursery are just a short walk from Norwich Train Station, served by several bus routes, with a range of paid parking options nearby. We are part of the Inspiration Trust ; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding. The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to c