King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Part of the Great Schools Trust

King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is seeking a proactive and dedicated Attendance Officer to join our ambitious and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving student outcomes, removing barriers to learning, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed through excellent attendance.

About Us

King’s Hawthornes is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, a forward-thinking and values-driven multi-academy trust with a strong track record of school improvement and innovation. Our mission is simple but powerful: to transform lives through education.

At Hawthornes, we are a growing school with a culture rooted in our ASPIRE values – Achievement, Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Endeavour. These values shape everything we do, from the classroom to our wider community.

We are relentless in our focus on both student success and staff wellbeing, creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

The Role

This is a key role within our pastoral and safeguarding structure. As Attendance Officer, you will play a vital part in ensuring students attend regularly, arrive on time, and are fully supported to overcome any barriers to attendance.

You will:

• Monitor, analyse, and report on attendance data to identify trends and concerns

• Work closely with students, families, and staff to improve attendance outcomes

• Conduct home visits and engage directly with parents/carers to provide support

• Lead and contribute to targeted interventions for students at risk of persistent absence

• Ensure compliance with statutory attendance procedures and safeguarding expectations

• Your work will directly impact student achievement, wellbeing, and life chances.

Why Join Us?

At King’s Hawthornes, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and staff support. Colleagues consistently highlight our culture as one of our greatest strengths.

We offer:

• A supportive and values-driven working environment

• Flexible working opportunities

• A competitive salary and pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement (30 days for support staff)

• Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• The chance to grow your career within a high-performing multi-academy trust

• A collaborative culture focused on work-life balance and wellbeing

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who brings:

• Experience in an administrative or attendance-related role (ideally within education)

• Strong organisational and data analysis skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues

• A proactive and solution-focused approach

• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role includes home visits to support families.

Visit Us

We warmly welcome visits to our academy so you can experience our culture first-hand. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding Commitment

King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join us and play a crucial role in ensuring every student is present, supported, and ready to succeed at King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes.