ATTENDANCE OFFICER

JOB TITLE: Attendance Officer 

BASED AT: Castle Newnham (North Site and South Site)

SALARY/GRADE: NJC Level 4E 17-22 (37.5 hours p/wk, term time only plus 2 weeks and 5 INSET days (Monday - Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Vice Principal

The formative years of BEST have been a real success story – and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too. The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest trusts in the county. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study, and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values.

To work alongside the Senior Vice Principal to drive and improve attendance, and reduce persistent absence across the school.  To undertake duties associated with student wellbeing and attendance across both the north and south site.

Working with students, staff and outside agencies to promote and enhance attendance.  Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children Safe in Education agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.

As well as a supportive team and strong professional development, Castle Newnham offers: 

• well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn;

• a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;

• a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;

• great opportunities to make your mark and to be part of something exciting and unique

Applicants must be willing to undertake a DBS clearance and the Academy must receive two satisfactory references before the successful candidate can commence employment.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 29th April 2026, 9.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

START DATE: ASAP

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. THE TRUST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT A SUITABLE CANDIDATE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE

Applications may be made online via the MyNewTerm website, if you would prefer a Word Application Form, one may be obtained by directly emailing Castle Newnham via the contact details provided below.   

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.