Attendance Support Officer

Company: Thomas Deacon Academy
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

You will be at the heart of academy life, promoting high expectations for attendance and punctuality, ensuring students start their day positively. From leading breakfast club to maintaining a visible presence across the school, you will build strong relationships rooted in compassion, while showing the confidence and courage to challenge when standards fall short.

Responsibilities

  • Promote high expectations for attendance and punctuality.
  • Lead breakfast club and maintain a visible presence across the school.
  • Build strong relationships based on compassion, trust, and confidence.
  • Challenge when standards fall short, using evidence‑based communication.
  • Investigate reasons behind absence, working closely with students, families and staff.
  • Develop and implement effective support strategies to improve attendance.
  • Use IT systems confidently to record and analyse attendance data.
  • Communicate clearly and courteously, managing challenging situations calmly.
  • Organise and prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Participate with the Attendance Team to develop tailored strategies for each student.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with young people.
  • Experience managing challenging behaviours.
  • Strong organisational skills and initiative.
  • Confidence using IT systems.
  • Ability to build trust with a wide range of people.
  • Experience in a school environment is advantageous.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026