ATTENDANCE OFFICER HIGHLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade & Scale point: 4, Scp 5-7
Salary: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £11,600 - £11,972 Actual, £13.26 - £13.69/hr
Hours of work: 20 hrs/wk, Monday – Friday, 8.15am – 12.15pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join our hardworking Administration Team at Highlands Primary School. Working in our busy school office, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance, reducing absenteeism, and ensuring all our children have the best possible opportunities to succeed.
We are looking for someone who is methodical, organized, and calm under pressure, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and families. The successful candidate will work closely with parents and carers, offering guidance and support while maintaining a professional and empathetic approach.
You will be a strong team player who is motivated to contribute to the development of attendance procedures and to strengthen parental engagement across the school.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, reporting any cause for concern to the designated person
* Daily inspection of absence, contacting families to enquire about absence, seeking immediate return to school
* Maintain a record of phone calls and visits, keeping up-to-date records on pupil attendanceInput attendance data using relevant ICT packages and generate attendance reports
* Undertake home visits to investigate problems relating to school attendance
* Attend regular attendance meetings
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
* Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package
* Excellent knowledge of school attendance procedures and practice
* The ability to establish professional, effective working relationships
* Experience of producing / maintaining / evaluating data
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
* Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
* A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
* Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
* Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
* A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
* Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
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