Attendance Officer at Sharnbrook Academy

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Meridian Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SA/66472

Location

Odell Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1JL

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£27,535.47 Annually (Actual)
Grade 8 point 19

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 11th May, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

12th May 2026

Interview Date(s) 12th May 2026

About this Role

Vacancy for Attendance Officer

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 8, Points 19

Hours: 37 hours

We are looking for a self-motivated and confident individual with an eye for detail who can accurately record and report on school attendance. You will actively look to improve attendance, reducing levels of unauthorised absence and take the appropriate action to support students back into the academy. You will also promote the whole school attendance and punctuality strategies and report to the Senior Leadership Team regularly.

Benefits of working for us include:

Free on-site parking

Eyecare vouchers

Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Sharnbrook Academy Sports Centre

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Generous sick pay and annual leave

Sharnbrook Academy is part of the successful Meridian Trust. The school is located in attractive rural surroundings and provides excellent opportunities for young people. Our students engage fantastically in lessons, and their attitude for learning is exemplary and reflected in their achievements. Our education teams are committed, motivated and welcoming, and proud to be part of a consistently high achieving school that fully supports its staff.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 11th May 2026

Interview to take place on: Tuesday 12th May 2026

Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.