Attendance Officer

North East Futures UTC, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,703.00 - £29,601.00 Annually (Actual)

Attendance Officer job summary

Attendance Officer, Grade 6

Working 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days actual pro-rata salary is £27,703 - £29,601 per annum (pay award pending)

Permanent Contract

North East Futures UTC is located in central Newcastle in the newly redeveloped Stephenson Quarter. The building replicates a business environment with state of the art facilities.

You will work with students and parents/carers to contribute to improving whole school attendance outcomes, reduce barriers to attendance and persistent absence and raise achievement. The role will involve undertaking home visits, inputting and analysing student attendance data, undertaking administration duties relating to attendance and implementing strategies to improve attendance.

We are looking for a colleague with knowledge of policies and statutory guidance on student attendance, effective communication skills and the ability to work with students, parents/carers and external agencies.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD. Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 7 September 2026. All applications must be submitted via the MyNewTerm portal.

North East Futures UTC and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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

Tyne Coast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

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 North East Futures UTC

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: North East Futures UTC website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-east-futures-utc

The UTC is based in central Newcastle and replicates a business environment with state of the art facilities. All students at North East Futures UTC specialise in either Healthcare Science or Computer Science, at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist. In addition, the UTC is part of Tyne Coast Academy Trust which has a strategically developed growth plan providing excellent career development opportunities.

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