Attendance Officer (Maternity Cover) - Maternity

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-637S
• Posted:13/01/2026
• Pay:FST Grade G, £23,549-£25,331 (£27,852-£29,716 FTE)
• Start Date:Early May 2026
• App Close Date:04/02/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Advert

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 12 months, starting early May 2026.   

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 recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

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

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

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.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@cornwallisacademy.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Prospectus
• Ofsted Report
• Candidate Pack