Oxfordshire County Council · Oxford, England · £39k–£42k
This is a live UK-based role at Oxfordshire County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 22 September 2026. Listed as open until 26 October 2026.
Job Introduction Salary range: £39,482 - £42,123 per annum (full-time) Work location: Midland House Oxford, The role will involve working with schools across South Oxfordshire. Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working Contract type: Full-time Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026 Interview date: Either Monday 5th October 26 or Tuesday 6th October 26 in Person at County Hall, New Road Oxford About us The County Attendance Team has a commitment to ensure that all Oxfordshire's school-aged children receive their full educational entitlement promoting inclusion and access to education for all. We want Oxfordshire's children and young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve their very best. We understand that good school attendance is integral to supporting social and emotional development. The County Attendance Team are committed to working collaboratively with all Schools/partners/agencies to achieve the best outcome for children and young people. About the role We are seeking to recruit to the role of County Attendance Officer on a permanent basis to work predominately across either North/West, City and South of Oxfordshire. The team works across the whole of Oxfordshire so flexibility to work in other areas is also required. As a County Attendance Officer, you will be undertaking such tasks as: Case work in relation to irregular school attendance where legal intervention is required Ensuring parents are aware of their legal responsibilities to secure regular attendance at school. Preparing and submitting evidence for legal cases to be heard through the Magistrates court or single justice process Whole-school work to ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures are in place for the monitoring and improvement of school attendance Attending Child Protection (CP) Conferences, Child in Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (CIN) or other multi agency meetings when required Delivering targeted attendance meetings in schools Carrying out Attendance Audits in schools Working on a multi-agency basis to achieve the best outcomes for children and families Acting as lead professional to ensure access to education Act as a mediator between parents, children and schools to enable improved and timely access to education Participate in continued professional development, both team and personal, in line with supervision and appraisal agreements and service expectations. About you You should be competent with IT systems, good interpersonal skills, an acute awareness of discretion and confidentiality, along with accuracy. The position demands passion, enthusiasm, accountability, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding service to children/families and schools across Oxfordshire. Please apply if you consider yourself to be: Reflective, resilient, tenacious, and flexible Committed to inclusion for all children and their families…
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