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Attendance Officer
- Location
- Alfreton Park School
- Reference
- JOB/25/01269
- Salary details
- Grade 8 Actual Salary £13,328.16 - £14,212.56 per annum (£28,797 - £30,708 FTE)
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (4hours per day 09:15-13:15 – flexibility required)
- Closing Date
- 18 May 2025
Alfreton Park is a lively, successful special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, with severe and profound learning difficulties. The school has a strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to respect this commitment.
We are looking for a committed and compassionate Attendance Officer to join our inclusive and nurturing team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in improving attendance and supporting the wellbeing of children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
As our Attendance Officer, you will be the key point of contact for monitoring and promoting excellent attendance across the school. You’ll work closely with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure students are supported in overcoming barriers to attendance, enabling them to thrive in our caring school community.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in an administrative, pastoral, or attendance-related role (education setting preferred).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence using school MIS systems or willingness to learn.
- Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to inclusion.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).
The successful candidate must be flexible but the core hours are 9:15-13:15 Mon-Fri
Please note work patterns may vary depending on requirements. Additional hours may also be available.
An informal tour of the school will take place at 3.45pm on Thursday 8th May 2025, please contact Jane Osment on 01773 483330 for further information
NB: References will be taken prior to interview
Provisional Interview Date: 3 June 2025
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.