School Attendance Officer in Leicester

School Attendance Officer in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time No working from home possible
Governing Body

School Attendance Officer

  • Company: eTeach UK Limited
  • Salary: Actual £23,371 - £24,910 based on experience
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Location: Leicester, LE2 1TE
  • Working pattern: On-site
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Posting date: 17 Aug 2026
  • Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Summary

Are you organised, efficient and a positive people person?

The Governing body of St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint a Full time Attendance Officer. You will:

  • Have high expectations of yourself and be able to use your own initiative to work independently and as part of a team
  • Be committed to providing an efficient, friendly and reliable service
  • Foster strong relationships with parents, children and staff

You will be well supported in your role by our fantastic, caring team of staff and governors who aim to offer the highest standards of education possible to our children and high quality professional development to our staff. The position is grade 4 (points 7 to 10). The working hours for the position are Monday - Friday 2 x 8am-4pm, 2 x 8am - 4.30pm and 1 x 8am -3.30pm. The position is term time plus 1 extra week in the summer holidays.

St John the Baptist School is a Church of England School founded in 1881, located in the Clarendon Park area of Leicester. Although we do not have a fixed catchment area, we aim to provide a primary education within a distinctive Christian context which seeks to serve all members of the school community. Currently over 600 children attend, aged between 4 and 11. As a school we are committed to enabling all children to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. We believe in the unique, individual worth of every child and that all members of our learning community have the right to excellent standards in all areas of the school's life. Teachers, parents, governors and friends work together to ensure we remain a school that is continually evaluating its provision, to ensure that we respond to the changing needs of our community.

We seek to use technology, our fantastic outdoor space and forest school and our rich learning environment to enrich the experiences of the children in our care.

The ethos of our school is underpinned by the belief that all members of the school community have the right to work, play, develop and learn in our multi-cultural, friendly, safe, positive and supportive environment. We celebrate and respect our differences and believe in the individual worth of every member of our school community. A love of learning, community and happiness are at the heart of our vision for a school that desires to be the very best place for our children to learn, grow and be challenged to be the very best they can be.

Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd September 2026.

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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School Attendance Officer in Leicester employer: Governing Body

As a leading organisation in the finance sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our Finance Manager can grow their career while making a meaningful impact within the team.

Governing Body

Contact Details:

Governing Body Recruitment Team