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Attendance Officer (Maternity Cover)

Cornwallis Academy


Job Location:

Kent - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 24882 - 26390
Posted: 4 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Cornwallis Academy Kent UK

Salary: FST Grade G 24882.61 - 26390.05 (29167 -30934 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Secondary;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Friday 16th October 2026

Interview Date: As soon as possible

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Cornwallis Academy is a Good school on the outskirts of Loose Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ambitions for all. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis SMILE ethos the aim is to motivate inspire excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates throughout the school focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

At Future Schools Trust we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including those who are differently abled neurodivergent LGBTQ from Black Asian and minority ethnic communities and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process we are happy to support you.

Whats in it for you
  • A vibrant and exciting place to work
  • A friendly and supportive environment
  • An excellent CPD programme with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
  • The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs our term time only Day Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years with great benefits to education staff.
  • A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
  • An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme
Click here to view all our employee benefits.

Job Description

Cornwallis Academy are recruiting an Attendance Officer to join our supportive and friendly team to support with maternity cover. This role would be fixed term for a maximum of 6 months starting asap.

The candidate will be motivated and have understanding of the importance of excellent attendance at school. They will play a key part in the continual development of the monitoring and tracking of student attendance and ensure accurate attendance data input correctly. The role will also include work with families in order to comply with applicable attendance laws codes and requirements.
Under the line management of the Senior Leadership Team the successful applicant will also work closely with the Trust Attendance Officers.

This role is Monday- Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 Term time only plus INSET days CPD and parents evenings (38 weeks total). Flexible working including reduced hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Essential personal skills qualities and experience include:
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
At least a pass in GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
Experience of working to policy and procedures
Excellent organisational skills
Initiative drive determination and ability to work under pressure
Support and guidance for other colleagues
Have good communication skills verbally in writing and with ICT
Flexible team working skills
Honesty reliability and regard for sensitive / confidential information
A working knowledge of SIMS (School Information management System) would be a distinct advantage.

If you would like to look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside please email

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered we are unable to accept CVs.

At Future Schools Trust we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including those who are differently abled neurodivergent LGBTQ from Black Asian and minority ethnic communities and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process we are happy to support you.

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