Bristol Brunel Academy · Bristol, South West
Job Title: Attendance Officer
Actual Annual Salary : £28,066 – £30,619 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D, based on full time working All Year Round)
Contract Type: Permanent / Term Time only including insets plus 1 week
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm & Friday 8am - 3.30pm Provisional Start Date: June 2026 pending completion of pre-employment checks
Are you passionate about making a real difference in students’ lives?
We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Attendance Officer to help raise achievement by promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across our academy.
In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with staff, students, and families to foster a positive attendance culture, monitor patterns, and take action to ensure every student has the best chance to succeed.
You’ll maintain accurate legal records, meet strict deadlines, and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver measurable impact.
If you’re highly organised, an exceptional communicator, and committed to supporting young people, this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping their future!
About you:
You will have:
Good numeracy and literacy skills evidenced by English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience
An understanding of the range of issues that can affect a student’s attendance and a willingness to keep up to date with developments in this area
Full driving licence and access to vehicle with business insurance
Previous relevant experience working in an administrative or similar organisational setting
A good understanding of safeguarding within an educational setting or transferable knowledge of safeguarding
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Able to build positive relationships with academy staff, students, and external organisations
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Bristol Brunel Academy:
Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.
The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.
Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.
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