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Attendance Officer

Testwood School · Southampton · Hampshire

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to join us, on a temporary maternity contract, who embodies these values, joining our pastoral team and ensuring that our students are present, engaged, and ready to learn.

In this vital role, you will champion our caring value by acting as the first point of contact for families regarding student absences, building trusting, supportive relationships to understand the root causes of poor attendance. You will be part of a team that identifying patterns of non-attendance, collaborating closely with year leaders, pastoral staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning for vulnerable students. You will monitor and analyse school-wide attendance data and manage the daily absence process by maintaining accurate, legally compliant records.

You will need a good standard of general education and be prepared to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team, a team who are committed to making a difference to student learning and development.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

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About this school

Testwood School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
854
Avg teacher salary
£56,015
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.7:1
Academy trust
TESTWOOD SCHOOL

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

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Salary
£33,178 to £36,369
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
5 June 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026

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