Regional Attendance Officer

St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust, Bury, BL9 5BN

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7 scp 25-29 Actual Salary £33,172- £36,364(£36,363- £39,862 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Regional Attendance Officer will be expected to work closely with the Attendance Lead, school-based staff, and key stakeholders to support the implementation of effective attendance strategies aligned with Trust-wide priorities. The role will involve monitoring and analysing pupil attendance data, identifying trends, and producing reports to inform service delivery and support decision-making across schools.

The Regional Attendance Officer will also be responsible for providing direct support to schools facing significant attendance challenges, including coordinating and participating in targeted interventions such as attendance initiatives, home visits, and collaborative work with external agencies. In addition, the postholder will assist with legal processes relating to attendance, ensure accurate recording in line with statutory requirements, and deliver training sessions to build capacity within school attendance teams.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Experience of working with attendance data and implementing improvement strategies 

• Experience of working with children, youngpeopleand families in dealing with barriers to education 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders 
• Knowledge of attendance-related legislation and procedures 

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.

• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.

• Supportive colleagues witha clear visionand high aspirations for thetrust.

• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.

• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.

• A happy,calmand welcoming working environment.

• Generous22.7%Local Government Pension schemeemployercontribution.

• Recognition ofcontinuousLocal Government service (where applicable).

• Free onsite parking.

• Free onsite gym.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Convenient location in Bury town centre.

• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

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

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.

Applying for the job

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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-teresa-of-calcutta-catholic-academy-trust

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.

We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.

Arranging a visit to St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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