# Attendance OfficerEmployer: Llanwern High SchoolLocation: Eastern Newport, NewportContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: Grade 5Posted: 16th October 2026Expires: 1st November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580181* Share :* PrintAttendance Officer Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance Grade 5 (£28,598 - £31,022) SCP12-14 PRO RATA Flexible hours will be considered Working Arrangements: Hybrid working – a combination of office-based and home working. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Llanwern High School. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced individual to support our attendance team. The successful candidate will foster strong working relationships with pupils and families, helping to break down barriers to school attendance and develop strategies to improve motivation and attainment. Applicants should have significant experience of working with children and young people, organising Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), and supporting attendance tracking and monitoring processes. The Attendance Officer will work closely with the attendance team and Heads of Year to promote and improve whole-school attendance. If you have experience working within this field and are passionate about supporting young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Our school Llanwern High School is a mixed 11–18 comprehensive school serving much of the eastern side of Newport. The school is housed in a modern building that provides an excellent learning environment suited to 21st-century education. There are currently approximately 1100 pupils on roll, with numbers expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The school provides a high level of support for staff and offers a positive and welcoming working environment, alongside excellent staff wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities for all employees.Closing Date: Sunday 1st November (midnight)Shortlisting: W/C 2nd NovemberInterviews: W/C 9th NovemberPost Start date – ASAP### AttachmentsAdvert Gr 5 Attendance Officer 16 10 2026JD Attendance Officer Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Attendance Officer in Newport employer: Llanwern High School
Llanwern High School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing, we offer tailored training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values the contributions of every team member. Located in a modern facility in Eastern Newport, our school is committed to nurturing growth and success for all, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about education.
