Attendance Officer Grade 6 £28,142- £31,022 pro rata Full Time, Term Time only Permanent Required as soon as possible We are looking for an Attendance Officer to work with our pastoral team. The successful applicant will have responsibility for the administration of student attendance across the school. This will include working with students and parents as required to improve attendance, and ensuring students are accessing education fully and barriers to learning are addressed and reduced. The role will include work with school staff and other agencies to address family needs that impact on students’ attendance and progress at school. Belmont Community School has fantastic facilities within our newly built school and offers an excellent induction programme, a supportive network of colleagues and access to training and CPD. This is an excellent opportunity to join our school. As our name implies, the school lies at the heart of its community. Belmont is a leafy suburb on the outskirts of Durham City. As a result of high expectations, enthusiastic teaching and very positive relationships, students enjoy school and want to do well. Details are also available via the links below or alternatively contact Elaine Morgan on 0191 3865715. Please note we do not accept CV’s. Application forms can be downloaded and returned via email or posted to school. Closing date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 9am Interview date: TBC Please return completed applications to the school We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Belmont Community School 4185 The Links Belmont Durham DH1 2AG Tel: 0191 3865715 Email: e.morgan@belmontschool.org.uk Website: www.belmontschool.org.uk VPRS/161