Attendance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Attendance Officer (Maternity Cover) (Cornwallis Academy)

Location: Cornwallis Academy, Kent, UK

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Secondary;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday, 16th October 2026

Interview Date: As soon as possible

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

What's in it for you?

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• A friendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Cornwallis Academy are recruiting an Attendance Officer to join our supportive and friendly team to support with maternity cover. This role would be fixed term for a maximum of 6 months, starting asap.

The candidate will be motivated and have understanding of the importance of excellent attendance at school. They will play a key part in the continual development of the monitoring and tracking of student attendance and ensure accurate attendance data input correctly. The role will also include work with families in order to comply with applicable attendance laws, codes and requirements.

Under the line management of the Senior Leadership Team, the successful applicant will also work closely with the Trust Attendance Officers.

This role is Monday- Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30, Term time only plus INSET days, CPD and parents evenings (38 weeks total). Flexible working including reduced hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Essential personal skills, qualities and experience include:

• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• At least a pass in GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Experience of working to policy and procedures
• Excellent organisational skillsInitiative, drive, determination and ability to work under pressure
• Support and guidance for other colleagues
• Have good communication skills verbally, in writing and with ICT
• Flexible team working skills
• Honesty, reliability and regard for sensitive / confidential information
• A working knowledge of SIMS (School Information management System) would be a distinct advantage.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

Candidate Pack - CWS Attendance Officer 2026_compressed.pdf

Cornwallis Academy Prospectus .pdf

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