Attendance Support Officer – Open
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (1 Year); Term time + Inset Days
Hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: Grade 6, Point 8-13: £23,027-£24,950
Location: Aylesbury UTC, Buckinghamshire
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 10:00am
Interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025
Full Role Responsibilities and Criteria available in the Job Description PDF
Aylesbury UTC is a dynamic and progressive University Technical College located in the heart of Aylesbury. We specialise in Digital Technologies and Health & Social Care, offering students aged 14–19 a unique blend of academic learning and hands-on experience. Our partnerships with industry leaders such as Cisco, Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, and Buckinghamshire New University ensure our students gain real-world skills and career-ready qualifications. From September 2026, we will expand our curriculum to include Creative Digital Media, Film, TV, and Content Creation, reflecting our commitment to innovation and growth.
As a School Attendance Support Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance across the school. Guided by the Department for Education’s Working Together to Improve School Attendance, you will lead Targeted Support Meetings each term, working collaboratively with students, families, and staff to identify and overcome barriers to attendance.
Key Responsibilities
• Analysing attendance data and trends in regular meetings with school staff.
• Assisting in promoting high levels of attendance and punctuality by students and to maintain records, both manual and electronic, relating to these areas.
• Liaising with students, parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals in relation to student attendance and punctuality.
• Completing and providing information and statistics regarding student attendance and punctuality as required by the school, Trust, local authority (LA) and DfE
• Initiating appropriate sanctions in liaison with relevant colleagues and other professionals.
• Providing wider administrative support to the UTC during quieter periods.
About You
We are seeking a committed and proactive individual who:
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Is resilient, outcome-focused, and confident in challenging when needed.
• Thrives in a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
• Is passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives
Please see attached specification for further job and requirements info.
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to hear from you!
• Further details and an application form are available on our website: https://aylesburyutc.co.uk/about/team/vacancies/
• For enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact: reception@aylesburyutc.co.uk
• Completed applications should be sent to: recruit@MTOAT.co.uk