• Ipswich Academy • Address: 9 Brazier's Wood Rd, Ipswich IP3 0SP • Salary: £25,474 - £27,152 per annum (£27,274 - £29,071 FTE pro rata) • Hours: Full time, term time only plus 1 week. • Contract: Permanent • Reference: 55 12. Paradigm Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Attendance Officer to support attendance at Ipswich Academy as soon as possible. The trust When you join Paradigm, you’ll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It’s a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential. We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm, you’ll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package. If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. The position You will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient attendance and admissions service and fulfilling statutory duties on behalf of Ipswich Academy in relation to attendance and children missing education, including working with children and parents/carers. What you will offer You would need to be able to work well as part of a team and be confident carrying out home visits. What we will offer You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) * a strong commitment to professional development * being a family-friendly employer * employee counselling service * cycle to work scheme. As a Trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven; flexible working options can be accommodated. For more information If you would like to have a conversation with the Principal regarding this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting Adam Wilding, Principal on 01473 5500 40. How to apply Please go to the school website [https://ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org/news/vacancies/attendance-officer/] and complete and online application. Closing date: 9am, 12 October 20 26. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.