At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' attendance and wellbeing, ensuring they thrive in their education.
- Company: Park End Primary School, dedicated to safeguarding and nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to making a positive impact on children's lives.
- Why this job: Be a key player in helping students overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
Park End Primary is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Attendance and Pastoral Officer to work within the Safeguarding Team. This role is central to ensuring that young people, especially those facing attendance challenges, receive the best possible education and support to reach their full potential.
The primary focus of this role is to have a positive impact on increasing pupil attendance and safeguarding the emotional and physical welfare of children. This will include:
- Liaising with families
- Being the first response for absences
- Undertaking home visits
- Weekly attendance reviews
- Creating attendance support plans
- Organising and delivering drop-in sessions for parents and carers
- Building a relationship with pupils and parents/carers to ensure that attendance is optimised
Key requirements:
- Self-motivated and well organised
- Able to work under pressure
- Effective communicator
- High level of personal drive to identify and break down any barriers impacting pupil attendance
- Willingness and desire to help raise aspirations, despite sometimes challenging behaviour and a lack of engagement
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of a position is subject to a DBS clearance.
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Week beginning 14th September
Interview date: Week beginning 21st September
Attendance and Pastoral Office - Park End Primary School employer: North East Combined Authority
Northern Education Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing the life chances of children and young people. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career progression across our family of schools. Our supportive work culture, combined with benefits like free flu vaccinations and onsite parking, makes Hetton Academy a rewarding place to work for those passionate about student wellbeing.
Contact Details:
North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
