Kingdown School is looking for a confident and motivated Attendance Officer to provide a comprehensive service in monitoring and managing our school’s student attendance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our Pastoral team who are committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils. The role would suit someone who has a sincere interest in supporting all students to achieve their ambitions and be part of a team, which encourages all young people to believe, aspire and achieve.
Working Hours: Part time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Salary: £14.59 - £15.31 per hour (£28,153 - 29,541 pro rata per annum). Required: ASAP
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
The successful candidate with work closely with our pastoral and business teams and be responsible for recording and monitoring student attendance, using our school’s MIS system to track daily attendance. You will be expected keep accurate records, produce reports and communicate with students, parents, staff and external agencies on absences/attendance concerns as well as conduct attendance monitoring meetings, coordinate student admissions and ensure confidentiality at all times.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff, parents and external agencies;
- Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
- Is self-motivated, consistent and can maintain confidentiality;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player, who is able to work effectively with our hardworking team on whole school issues;
- Is committed to improving the life chances of all young people;
- Has a good working knowledge of ICT systems (including Microsoft);
- Is willing to learn to use the school’s MIS;
- Has studied to a minimum standard of GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths;
- Is well presented with a professional approach;
- Is able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- Has previous experience working with young people and/or in a similar role.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01985-215551
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 1st June 2026
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.