Attendance Officer

Hadrian Learning Trust, Hexham, NE46 3JB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,292.00 Annually (Actual) "7274FTE

Attendance Officer job summary

We are a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust comprising Queen Elizabeth High School and Hexham Middle School and are looking to appoint a dedicated Attendance Officer to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a real difference to young people and their educational outcomes.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Monitor and analyse attendance data using the Trust’s management information system.
• Follow up unexplained absences daily, liaising with parents and carers.
• Work alongside the wider student support team and external agencies to support children at risk of persistent absence.
• Provide advice and guidance to families, which may include making home visits where appropriate.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and referrals to support school improvement and compliance with local authority processes.
• Contribute to safeguarding, student welfare, and the wider ethos of the Trust.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is skilled at building strong, constructive relationships with students, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Is driven, enthusiastic and who places student welfare at the heart of what they do.
• Can work with sensitivity, resilience, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Has strong IT skills and is confident working with data to analyse trends.
• Has access to their own transport to support work across the Trust.

Why Join Us?

At Hadrian Learning Trust, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Being part of a high-achieving and ambitious multi academy trust.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Making a genuine impact on the lives of young people in our community.

The successful applicant will access a supportive induction and training package. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post

How to Apply

Please see the job description for more details.

If you wish to apply for the role, please submit an application form to recruitment@qehs.net.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at any time.

Closing Date: 12 October 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

Hadrian Learning Trust is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to prioritise this commitment. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For preferred candidates for leadership roles, we will also
conduct a Section 128 check for financial probity. Please also be aware that, in line with the Keeping Children
Safe in Education guidance, you will be subject to an online check and may be questioned about the findings of such a check at interview.

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 Hadrian Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Hadrian Learning Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hadrian-learning-trust

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