Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Required ASAP

Permanent position

37 hours per week, 39 week per year (Term time plus five training days)

NJC L4 points 9 - 14 (£23,690 - £25,677 per annum Actual Salary)

Following a historic and highly successful Ofsted inspection in January 2026, we are proud to announce that Lea Manor High School has been recognised as a beacon of educational excellence. This achievement marks a period of truly transformational change for our community. We have moved beyond simple improvement to fundamentally redefine the aspirations of our students, establishing outstanding provision as our daily standard. We have cultivated an environment where academic rigor meets deep pastoral care—a place where students do not just attend, but flourish.

We are looking for an outstanding Attendance Officer to join our thriving school on the next chapter of our journey of excellence. We want to hear from you if you are positive, resilient, and ambitious, with a genuine desire to change the life chances of our children.

Lea Manor High School is a happy, ambitious learning community that thrives on high expectations. Widely recognised as an inclusive school, we care deeply for all students and are wholly committed to supporting their success regardless of ability or background.

As a proud member of the Chiltern Learning Trust—an outstanding and progressive multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire—we offer a collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience, and a passion for English education, we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 9th September 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after.

Previous applicants need not reapply. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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