Attendance Officer

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Attendance Officer - Full-Time Position
Band D SCP 6 - 36 Hours (Full Time) 39 weeks per year
Fixed Term in the first instance to 31/08/2026 (possibility of permanent position dependent on School Budget)

Grove Street Primary School is seeking a proactive and motivated Attendance Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a key role in supporting children within a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring they have the very best opportunity to thrive in their learning.

About the Role
As Attendance Officer, you will:
Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to monitor and improve pupil attendance
Play an important part in helping every child achieve their full potential
Contribute to our warm, caring school community
Support the smooth day-to-day operation of our school office
Contribute to wider school priorities by carrying out reasonable duties consistent with the role
You’ll be responsible for daily register monitoring, First Day response calls and home visits, preparing and analysing attendance data, supporting vulnerable pupils, handling leave of absence requests, and working with the pastoral team to prepare reports.
You’ll also help Senior Leaders tackle attendance issues and put supportive measures in
place.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
Experienced in attendance strategies within primary schools
Skilled at supporting children with barriers to learning
Hardworking, flexible, and able to manage time effectively
Confident with IT systems (training provided) and strong in literacy and numeracy
Experienced using a schools MIS system; Arbor experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Warm, approachable, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
A team player who connects well with the wider school community
Proactive, positive, and calm under pressure
Committed to safeguarding and ongoing professional development
Enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of families and children

About Grove Street Primary School:
Grove Street Primary is a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion, a Therapeutic School, a Centre of Excellence for Oracy (Voice 21), and a School of Sanctuary.
We are fully committed to ensuring every child has a champion, meeting their emotional, social, and academic needs with the utmost care and support. Our inclusive approach means all children are valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

As a local Family Hub, we support children from birth, with Early Years Provision starting at age 2.
We are a 2-form entry in mainstream classes, along with LA resourced provision bases for children with ASC/social communication needs, nurture and further bases opening in September2025.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, growth-oriented school community that values and champions its staff. If you are patient, positive, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from
you!

What We Offer:
A Headteacher and leadership team who truly value staff wellbeing, offering wellbeing days off and an open-door policy for support, celebration, and communication
A friendly, supportive working environment
Ongoing professional development and support
A leadership team that listens and is dedicated to staff growth
A proactive and supportive Governing Body focused on making a positive difference for the entire school community

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the unique, family-like atmosphere for yourself. At Grove Street, mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, not only for our children and families, but for our staff too.

Visits to school: please ring our office to book a visit
Closing Date: 09:00am Friday 5th December

Task and interviews are to be held on Thursday 11th December

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
Grove Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Please apply by application form (with personal statement) to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Walsh at the following email address: businessmanager@grovestreet.wirral.sch.uk