Attendance Officer

Job Introduction

Attendance Officer

Quarry Bank Primary School is a happy, nurturing and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 3 to 11 years in a fantastic, modern building – please see our virtual tour so you can see our school for yourself (http://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/QUARRY-BANK/index.htm). We are a 1.5 form entry school with 45 children per year group.

We are seeking to appoint an attendance officer who is committed, highly motivated, reliable and hard-working to join a friendly and established team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving student success through excellent attendance & engagement.

Purpose of the role

• To ensure student attendance, having an innovative approach to improving & sustaining attendance throughout school
• Monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data and trends to identify key areas of concern
• To work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue
• Craft individualised attendance plans and provide support as appropriate
• To identify any safeguarding issue in line with the school procedures

Working Pattern

This is a permanent part time position to work 39 weeks per year

23 hrs per week Monday - Friday 8-12pm & 3 hours

The closing date for this role is midday on Thursday 24th September 2026

Interviews W/C 28th September 2026

Start date 1st November 2026

Visits to the school are highly encouraged prior to the closing date. Please contact Mrs Emma Monaghan - School Business Manager to arrange on 01384 818750

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

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