Attendance Officer - Lotus Academy | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Attendance Officer - Lotus Academy

Position: Attendance Officer

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: NJC 15-20 FTE £31,015 - £33,673 (£27,197 – £29,528 Actual Salary)

School and location: Lotus Academy, Lindsay Road, Sheffield S5 7WE

Contract type: Full Time (Term Time Only) / Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026 (Midnight)

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November

About our School

Lotus Academy is a new school working within Nexus Multi–Academy Trust. This is a really exciting time for the school as we continue to improve, all areas of school are making progress and our new curriculum offer will enable our students to access the curriculum in a variety of ways.

Our pupils have a range of complex Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. They enjoy a safe, creative and stimulating school environment with a strong emphasis on nurture and forming strong relationships with staff and peers. Their Individual Support Plans are reflective of their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes, their risk assessments and the interventions that are required for a child to make progress in our school.

Lotus Academy staff share the same commitment to ensuring that all our children achieve their full potential and can support our school values of:

Enjoyment

Empathy

Togetherness

Our school is committed to providing care and support to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in the city. You would need to be flexible and committed to working as part of a team.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

As our Attendance and Wellbeing Officer, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and supporting the welfare of pupils across the school. Working closely with families, school staff, external agencies and Local Authority services, you will lead interventions that improve attendance, reduce persistent absence and ensure pupils receive the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analysing attendance data to identify concerns, trends and areas for intervention. You will work directly with pupils and their families to improve attendance and engagement, undertaking home visits and attendance-related meetings where appropriate. The role requires the ability to provide both support and constructive challenge to parents and carers when attendance concerns arise, helping to identify and overcome barriers to education.

You will liaise effectively with external agencies to secure appropriate support for pupils and families, maintain accurate attendance records and ensure all statutory reporting requirements are met. Alongside this, you will support safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives across the school and contribute to creating a positive culture where every child feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a dedicated and committed individual with experience of working with children, young people and families. You will have a sound understanding of attendance processes, safeguarding responsibilities and the range of factors that can affect a child's engagement with education.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to: lotus.recruitment@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact our Headteacher – Nigel Roberson by emailing lotus.recruitment@nexusmat.org to arrange a call.

Further information about our school can be found on our school website: www.lotus-academy.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

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