Attendance and Welfare Officer at Cromwell Community College

6 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CCC/80727

Location

Wenny Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6UU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£27,060.00 - £28,154.00 Annually (FTE)
ALT Grade E £12,343.01 - £12,842.02 Annually Actual

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

38.4

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

To be confirmed

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris
Contract: Part time, Permanent
Working Pattern:20 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8:30 - 12:30, (Term time + 2 training days, 38.4 weeks per year)
Salary: ALT Grade E £12,343.01 - £12,842.02 Annually Actual

We are looking for an Attendance Officer to play a vital role at Cromwell Community College, helping to ensure pupils are present, engaged and ready to learn. Working closely with families, staff and external partners, this role combines sharp attention to data with a human approach to early intervention, tackling attendance concerns with care, challenge and consistency. From monitoring patterns and leading first-day response to supporting targeted plans for individuals, this is work that directly impacts outcomes and wellbeing. We are seeking someone organised, empathetic and proactive, who values collaboration and understands the importance of strong relationships in supporting young people to thrive.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Monitor daily attendance, punctuality and register accuracy, identifying patterns and responding in line with safeguarding procedures
Maintain records of persistent and unauthorised absence, issuing communications and producing reports for leaders
Lead first-day absence contact and follow up with families through calls, meetings or home visits
Work with pupils, families and staff to implement and review targeted attendance plans and interventions
Liaise with external agencies and the local authority, providing information and supporting formal processes where required

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pensions.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.