Attendance Officer 14.20p/hOwn transport requiredFull time Monday to FridayImmediate start - ongoing roleNorthampton Attendance Officer provides a specialist attendance service across multiple academies, supporting schools to improve attendance, reduce persistent absence, and meet statutory requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and analyse attendance data across academies to identify trends, vulnerable groups, and areas of concern.Promote high levels of attendance and punctuality across all key stages and settings.Work directly with pupils and families to address barriers to attendance, including home visits where appropriate.Develop and monitor attendance improvement plans for targeted students and groups.Act as a key contact for attendance issues, offering guidance and challenge to parents/carers regarding legal attendance responsibilities.Support academy leaders and pastoral teams in implementing attendance strategies, systems, and interventions.Ensure unexplained absences are followed up promptly and accurately recorded.Maintain confidential attendance records and produce reports using MIS systems such as SIMS or Arbor.Support safeguarding procedures, escalate concerns appropriately, and work with external agencies including local authorities, social care, police, and health services.Assist with legal processes relating to non-attendance, including penalty notices, case preparation, and court attendance.Travel across multiple academy sites to provide consistent attend