Attendance Officer Grade 5 (£30,024 - £33,699 pro rata Actual salary £10,469) 15 hours per week – Term time only St Martin’s Multi Academy Trust is a supportive Trust consisting of four primary schools based in Wolverhampton and Walsall: St Martin’s CE Primary School, Field View Primary School, Grove Primary School and Walsall Wood Primary School. We strive to give the best possible learning opportunities that we can in order for our children to thrive. Grove Primary are seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer to lead on improving pupil attendance and punctuality across the school. This role is pivotal in ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and in supporting children and families to overcome barriers to good attendance. We are looking for someone who: Has experience of administrative or pastoral work in a school or similar setting. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and confidence in working with families. Understands safeguarding and the importance of promoting children’s welfare. Key responsibilities include: Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality using the school’s MIS system (Arbor). Carrying out first-day absence calls, follow-ups and, where necessary, home visits. Tracking data, preparing reports, and escalating concerns where appropriate. Leading attendance meetings with families and supporting initiatives to promote good attendance. Liaising with the Local Authority, Education Welfare Officer and safeguarding team. For further details, please see the full job description and person specification. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred List Checks, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. Enhanced DBS disclosures will be renewed at least every five years. To apply, please contact Jo Reese for an application form and return completed applications to jreese@smartmat.org.uk. Closing date: 12:00 pm on 26th September 2025