Attendance Officer (Oakwood Primary Academy)

Job Description

Hours of work: 20
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0SS

Phone: 01323 501251
Email: OPAOffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk
Website: https://www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Attendance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a permanent, part-time, term-time only plus one week basis working 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

This is an important role within the school, supporting the effective management of pupil attendance. You will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to promote excellent attendance, maintain accurate records, and support the admissions process.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have previous experience in attendance administration in schools

• you have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• you have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• you are confident in building positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues

• you are able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

• you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to working as part of a team

• you are committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0316.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.