Attendance Officer

Arnold Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,057.00 - £22,444.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 3D (Points 7-11)

Attendance Officer job summary

Attendance Officer

Level 3D Points 7 - 11 £21057 - £22444 per annum (actual salary - pay award pending)

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 4.00pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

34.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 training days

Required for September 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our effective and dedicated pastoral team, to lead strategies to raise attendance levels and reduce persistent absence; supporting vulnerable pupils and strengthening relationships between home and school. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career as part of a strong and supportive team.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to relate well to children and adults.
• The ability to work as part of a team and to use initiative when required.

Arnold Academy is a great school to be part of, and as part of the wider Pyramid Schools Trust, we offer growth, support, training, and a fantastic environment to work within.

For further details about the role, please contact Mr Spencer Rudkin, Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) via email: srudkin@aa.pstrust.co.uk or telephone: 01582 616400.

Please note that early applications will be welcomed, and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Arnold Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Arnold Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Online checks will be completed in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arnold Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 704 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arnold Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arnold-academy

Arnold Academy is situated on the outskirts of Barton-le-Clay, our thriving, friendly and successful school is recognised as providing an excellent all round education for our pupils in a caring and safe environment.

Our academy is built on the foundation of a strong community, underpinned by positive relationships and shared values. This lies at the core of all that we do. We aim to provide the best teaching for our pupils, delivered through an exciting and challenging curriculum. In this way, we aim to ensure that every pupil will leave Arnold having enjoyed their experience, developed as a person and reached their full potential.

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