Attendance Officer
Quarry Bank Primary School is a happy, nurturing and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 3 to 11 years in a fantastic, modern building – please see our virtual tour so you can see our school for yourself (http://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/QUARRY-BANK/index.htm). We are a 1.5 form entry school with 45 children per year group.
We are seeking to appoint an attendance officer who is committed, highly motivated, reliable and hard-working to join a friendly and established team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving student success through excellent attendance& engagement.
Purpose of the role
- To ensure student attendance, having an innovative approach to improving & sustaining attendance throughout school
- Monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data and trends to identify key areas of concern
- To work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue
- Craft individualised attendance plans and provide support as appropriate
- To identify any safeguarding issue in line with the school procedures
Working Pattern
This is a permanent part time position to work 39 weeks per year
23 hrs per week Monday - Friday 8-12pm & 3 hours
The closing date for this role is midday onThursday 24th September 2026
Interviews W/C 28th September 2026
Start date 1st November 2026
Visits to the school are highly encouraged prior to the closing date. Please contact Mrs Emma Monaghan - School Business Manager to arrange on 01384 818750
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.
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Attached documents
School Attendance Officer JD & PS.docx
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