At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage student attendance systems and support families to improve student outcomes.
- Company: Join Worle Community School Academy, part of a supportive educational trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, enhanced sick pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on improving education for every child.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a school setting and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30289 - 32691 £ per year.
Employer: Worle Community School Academy
Location: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Term Time
Salary: TPLTSS7 £30,289 - £32,691 (actual salary)
Posted: 1st July 2026
Expires: 6th July 2026 11:59 PM
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Job ID: 1563505
Job Reference: PLT-R740
This is a non-teaching role focused on supporting students, staff and families in improving student attendance across the academy. The main focus of this role is to manage the administration of pupil attendance systems, including data management and analysis, in support of the school’s achievement of its attendance targets and to sustain ongoing improvements in pupil attendance.
About the role
- Manage the administration of pupil attendance systems, including data management and analysis, in support of the school’s achievement of its attendance targets and to sustain ongoing improvements in pupil attendance.
- Lead the Student Services and Attendance Team to secure the regular attendance of students of statutory school age, meeting with students and families and liaising and working closely with external agencies.
- Where necessary, carry out the statutory duty of legal action when all efforts to improve a student’s attendance have failed.
About you
- Experience of working in a school or a similar environment.
- Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Good ICT skills.
- Be patient, flexible and adaptable, meticulous and conscientious.
- Ability to manage own time effectively.
About us
Worle Community School is currently part of The Priory Learning Trust, a group of like-minded schools whose shared ambition is to provide A Great Education for Every Child. From September, we will be part of the newly formed Pathway Trust, which will comprise seven secondary and thirteen primary schools across Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We can offer you:
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Enhanced Sick Pay during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies.
- Family Friendly leave packages to support your work-life balance.
- Great team dynamics with a highly collaborative professional community.
- Access to high-quality central services and specialist expertise.
- Full recognition of prior service for benefits.
- Exceptional CPD with a dedicated budget and time for your professional development.
- A proactive commitment to creating a workspace where diversity is celebrated.
To find out more about Worle Community School and our trust, please visit our website and refer to the job description attached. In order to apply for this role please complete an application form via the link above. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
Safeguarding Statement: The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice.
