Attendance Coordinator

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal growth with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Perkbox, covering lifestyle and retail benefits including childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc., subsidised meals and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself.

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Location:            Kettering

Salary:                 £23,650.31 p.a. actual – based on 37.5 hours/week, 41weeks/year

Closing date:     Friday, 17th May 2024

Required for:     ASAP

Interviews:         w/c 20th May 2024

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible and organised individual to join the academy’s attendance team.  This is an important post within the academy responsible for working with students and their families to support regular attendance at school.  You will be committed to promoting high levels of attendance, reducing student absence and have a track record of working successfully with children, young people and families.

About You

Ideally, you will have a good understanding of the education system, particularly in relation to school attendance.  A Grade C or above at GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as this role includes regular communication with parents. You will need to have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel to support in reporting and tracking attendance, and it would be ideal to have had experience of how to use Arbor and its reporting systems.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Stephen Fraher, Assistant Principal: 01536 515644 or email StephenFraher@kba.uk.