Inclusion and Attendance Officer

The Co Operative Academies Trust, Manchester, M60 0AG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC 27-30 £39,481- £42,123 FTE Actual pro rata salary £34,829 to £37,160 TTO+10 days

Inclusion and Attendance Officer job summary

Make a difference to attendance, inclusion and belonging

Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to education? Do you believe that every pupil deserves the opportunity to attend, engage and thrive in school?

Co-op Academies Trust is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Inclusion and Attendance Officer to join our West Yorkshire team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils and families by promoting positive attendance, strengthening inclusion and supporting those who face challenges in accessing education.

Working across a cluster of our academies, you will build positive relationships with pupils, families, school colleagues and external agencies to identify barriers to attendance and engagement, provide early intervention and help pupils feel supported, included and connected to school.

About the role

As an Inclusion and Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in improving attendance and supporting pupils who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Working closely with attendance, safeguarding, pastoral and SEND teams, you will provide targeted support to pupils and families, helping to develop practical solutions that improve attendance, engagement and educational outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying patterns of absence and barriers to inclusion, using attendance information to inform targeted support.

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families through regular engagement, home visits and early intervention.

Planning, delivering and reviewing individualised attendance and inclusion interventions.

Working collaboratively with school colleagues and external agencies to coordinate effective support for pupils and families.

Supporting pupils experiencing emotionally based barriers to school attendance and other challenges affecting engagement.

Contributing to reintegration and transition arrangements for pupils returning from extended absence.

Maintaining accurate and confidential records of interventions, progress and outcomes.

Supporting school attendance procedures and statutory processes where appropriate.

About you

We are looking for someone who is approachable, resilient, organised and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will have:

Experience of working with children, young people and families, particularly those experiencing challenging circumstances.

An understanding of the barriers that can affect school attendance, inclusion and engagement.

Experience of effective partnership working with external agencies to support pupils and families.

Experience of maintaining accurate records, documenting interventions and monitoring outcomes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and engage families sensitively.

An understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of early intervention.

The ability to manage your own workload, work independently and contribute effectively as part of a wider team.

Good organisational and ICT skills.

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND or social, emotional and mental health needs would be advantageous.

As the role involves travelling between academies and undertaking home visits, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required.

Why join the Co-op Academies Trust?

At Co-op Academies Trust, we are committed to creating inclusive school communities where every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

You will be joining a collaborative team that recognises the importance of strong relationships, early intervention and working together to remove barriers to education.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust-wide approach to improving attendance and inclusion, while making a tangible difference to the experiences and outcomes of pupils and their families.

How to apply

If you are passionate about inclusion, committed to improving attendance and motivated by making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please follow the online application process to be considered. 

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.

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

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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 The Co Operative Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-co-operative-academies-trust

Why us?
Co-op Academies Trust is a place where you are part of something bigger, through a leading education and opportunities to serve our community, we are working together to make a better world.

From ages 3-19 Co-op Academies Trust supports students in Primary, Secondary and Special schools across the North of England, giving children the skills and experiences they need to succeed, no matter where they come from.

What makes our Trust unique is that we are sponsored by the Co-op Group. That close relationship means that we benefit from all the business expertise that has seen the Co-op grow to one of the most respected, successful businesses in the country.

Everyone in the Trust honours our fundamental commitment to the Ways of Being Co-op. They are our DNA; they represent our culture and reflect the rationale behind our decision-making. No matter what we do, they are how we do it.

Our ways of being are:

Be Yourself, Always
Show You Care
Do What Matters Most
Succeed Together
In 2025, we have 38 academies as part of the Co-op family, across 4 regions.

Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:

You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more
Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
Co-op Funeralcare benefit
Season ticket and rental deposit loans
And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

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