Attendance Officer

Great Western Academy, Swindon, SN25 2PP

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  12 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.05 - £13.47 Hourly

Attendance Officer job summary

Great Western Academy is seeking an Attendance Officer to join our exceptional pastoral team.

Part-time (30 hours approx. per week, term-time only)

The Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in years 7 to 11 and has the flourishing 6th form to match.

We are looking for somebody with excellent organisational skills, a resilient, solution-focused attitude, and the commitment and energy to continue our drive for outstanding attendance for all our students.  The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work, and will be keen to work alongside other colleagues, to build strong relationships with students, parents and carers to establish excellent attendance and punctuality routines.  The role involves the daily monitoring and recording of attendance to support those students whose attendance is not yet where it needs to be and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives. The successful candidate will be expected to attend network meetings within the borough, usually 3 times a year. Working with external agencies the candidate will also process fixed penalty notices when needed and is therefore expected to keep up-to-date with all legal regulations and

As part of the role, you may be required to conduct home visits to students and their families. A full driving licence and use of a suitable vehicle are therefore essential.

The successful candidate will join an experienced and friendly pastoral team who make an invaluable contribution to the running of the school.  We offer extensive training opportunities for our support staff, and as we encourage our team to develop their skills and talents, and play a key role in supporting colleagues, there are opportunities for promotion and career development within the team.  

If you would like to speak to somebody about this role or visit the school, please contact Charlotte Greenwood on 01793 209700 or email recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk. Applications should be submitted to no later than 9am on Monday 12th January 2025. Please see our website for an application pack. Interviews are likely to take place during the week beginning 19th January 2025.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Great Western Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts within the Trust are therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check. 

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 Great Western Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1025 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Western Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-western-academy

Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in years 7,8,9,10 and 11 and our Sixth Form is thriving with exceptional results.

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