Attendance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £21,665 per annum (£25,775 full year equivalent) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1541195 |
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Attendance Officer
Direct Entry 14 -16
Salary: £21,665 per annum (£25,775 full year equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2389 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Term Time Contracts
This contract offers full-time hours across 37 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a full-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.
The Opportunity
As a Student Attendance Officer, you will play an essential role in helping our learners overcome barriers and improve their attendance. You will adopt a proactive and supportive approach to re-engagement, working closely with young people who may display a range of complex and challenging behaviours. Through persistence, patience and strong relationship-building, you will encourage learners to attend regularly and make positive progress in their studies.
You will be responsible for closely monitoring attendance, accurately marking and tracking registers to safeguard learners and ensure high-quality reporting. Working collaboratively with personal tutors, pastoral staff, external agencies and families, you will identify attendance barriers and implement effective strategies to address them. Your ability to communicate confidently and offer a solution-focused approach will be vital in helping learners and families understand the importance of consistent attendance.
This role is based within the 14–16 Direct Entry department, which provides an Alternative Provision for school age learners referred by schools and the local authority. You will contribute to a supportive and motivating environment delivering a bespoke, practical and personalised curriculum. In doing so, you will directly support learners to achieve their goals and raise their aspirations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible difference to learners’ progress, wellbeing and confidence, while contributing to a culture that values inclusion, ambition and high attendance.
About You
You will be committed, approachable and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families. You should bring experience of working with students or young people, or a genuine passion for doing so, along with an understanding of the barriers they may face when accessing education and the ability to respond to these effectively.
Highly organised and confident in managing your workload, you will be able to maintain accurate records and produce high quality written information. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with teachers, colleagues, external agencies, learners and parents in a supportive and constructive manner.
This role requires someone who can use their initiative, adapt to emerging challenges and maintain a positive, resilient outlook. You should feel confident working with learners with complex needs and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing circumstances.
You will also play a key role in contributing to attendance strategy and targeted interventions, ensuring every learner is supported to attend regularly and punctually. Working closely with pastoral teams, other departments and external agencies, you will help identify and remove barriers to attendance. A solution focused, safeguarding first approach is essential.
Above all, you will be dedicated to improving attendance, motivated to make a genuine difference, and committed to contributing to a culture of inclusion, high expectations and support for every learner. If you believe that every day counts in a young person’s education, we would love to hear from you.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• At least 5 GCSE qualifications including maths and English Language at grade C or better (or equivalent)
• A Youth work degree
• A vocational qualification in learning difficulty and / or disability awareness
• Experience of working with students or young people
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 7th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Direct Entry 14 -16
Salary: £21,665 per annum (£25,775 full year equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2389 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026
Term Time Contracts
This contract offers full-time hours across 37 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a full-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.
The Opportunity
As a Student Attendance Officer, you will play an essential role in helping our learners overcome barriers and improve their attendance. You will adopt a proactive and supportive approach to re-engagement, working closely with young people who may display a range of complex and challenging behaviours. Through persistence, patience and strong relationship-building, you will encourage learners to attend regularly and make positive progress in their studies.
You will be responsible for closely monitoring attendance, accurately marking and tracking registers to safeguard learners and ensure high-quality reporting. Working collaboratively with personal tutors, pastoral staff, external agencies and families, you will identify attendance barriers and implement effective strategies to address them. Your ability to communicate confidently and offer a solution-focused approach will be vital in helping learners and families understand the importance of consistent attendance.
This role is based within the 14–16 Direct Entry department, which provides an Alternative Provision for school age learners referred by schools and the local authority. You will contribute to a supportive and motivating environment delivering a bespoke, practical and personalised curriculum. In doing so, you will directly support learners to achieve their goals and raise their aspirations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible difference to learners’ progress, wellbeing and confidence, while contributing to a culture that values inclusion, ambition and high attendance.
About You
You will be committed, approachable and able to build strong, trusting relationships with young people and their families. You should bring experience of working with students or young people, or a genuine passion for doing so, along with an understanding of the barriers they may face when accessing education and the ability to respond to these effectively.
Highly organised and confident in managing your workload, you will be able to maintain accurate records and produce high quality written information. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with teachers, colleagues, external agencies, learners and parents in a supportive and constructive manner.
This role requires someone who can use their initiative, adapt to emerging challenges and maintain a positive, resilient outlook. You should feel confident working with learners with complex needs and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing circumstances.
You will also play a key role in contributing to attendance strategy and targeted interventions, ensuring every learner is supported to attend regularly and punctually. Working closely with pastoral teams, other departments and external agencies, you will help identify and remove barriers to attendance. A solution focused, safeguarding first approach is essential.
Above all, you will be dedicated to improving attendance, motivated to make a genuine difference, and committed to contributing to a culture of inclusion, high expectations and support for every learner. If you believe that every day counts in a young person’s education, we would love to hear from you.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• At least 5 GCSE qualifications including maths and English Language at grade C or better (or equivalent)
• A Youth work degree
• A vocational qualification in learning difficulty and / or disability awareness
• Experience of working with students or young people
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 7th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.