At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student attendance, liaise with parents, and support the school community.
- Company: Join St Gabriel’s RC High School, a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and contribute to a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 22911 - 24420 £ per year.
Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher
Location: St Gabriel’s RC High School
Salary: Grade 4, scp 7-11 £22,911 - £24,420 (£26,403-£28,142 FTE)
Term of contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Working pattern: Term Time Only + 5 days
Hours per week: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 11th September 2026
St Gabriel’s RC High School are currently seeking an Attendance Support Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust. At St Gabriel’s, we are an inclusive Catholic family who embrace diverse identities, faiths and beliefs. We strive to use our God-given talents to serve others and to succeed.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the administration of student attendance within Arbor, ensuring all registers are completed.
- Check registers every morning and contact parents/guardians on the first day of absence or as soon as possible thereafter.
- Liaise with parents/guardians for updates on student’s attendance including making and receiving phone calls/voicemails/text messages.
- To record and monitor late arrivals including signing in late pupils on InVentry system and importing data into Arbor.
- To attend and participate in administration and pastoral meetings as required.
- To liaise with the early intervention team, social workers, or other professionals as required.
- Liaise directly with the appropriate Heads of Year or pastoral care officers, updating them with information and causes for concern.
- To attend home visits for poor attendance.
- To manage school correspondence in respect of attendance, issuing letters and liaising with staff as appropriate.
- To provide relevant reports/analysis in preparation for meetings.
- To provide accurate attendance reports and statistics, thereby ensuring that information is available for internal and external use.
- To process holiday/absence requests and produce letters as required.
- To organise and lead on attendance meetings for pupils with low attendance at Year group parents’ evenings.
- To ensure all relevant information is uploaded on CPOMS and/or Arbor.
- To provide administrative support to staff as required.
- To provide support and deal with enquiries from pupils.
- To manage enquiries from parents.
Our Mission:
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values:
- One of Hope: Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together.
- One of Courage: As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right.
- One of Innovation: St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work.
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children.
Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
Attendance Support Officer in Bury employer: St Gabriel's RC High School
St Gabriel’s RC High School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive environment where staff are valued and respected. With a strong commitment to professional development and a focus on innovation, employees have the opportunity to grow within a dedicated team that aspires to make a positive impact in the community. Located in a welcoming setting, the school promotes inclusivity and provides generous benefits, including a Local Government Pension scheme, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
St Gabriel's RC High School Recruitment Team
