Attendance Officer – Temple Meadow Primary School
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and motivated Attendance Officer to join our busy, two-form entry primary school. This is a key role within our school community, where you will have a real opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of our children and families.
Temple Meadow Primary School serves a community with high levels of deprivation, and our attendance has historically been below the national average, with a significant proportion of persistent absence over time. We are determined to improve outcomes for our pupils and recognise that regular attendance is fundamental to children’s success, wellbeing, and long-term life chances.
Key Responsibilities
- Work full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday), starting at 8:00am, to promptly contact families with concerns about absence and take immediate action to support improved attendance.
- Work directly with pupils, gaining their views on attendance and understanding the barriers they face.
- Take a proactive and creative approach, collaborating with families to identify solutions and reduce barriers to attendance.
- Conduct home visits where appropriate, analyse attendance data to identify trends and priorities, and signpost families to relevant support services.
- Work closely with the school’s Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Headteacher, and the School Attendance Support Officer (SASO) to ensure a coordinated and effective approach.
- Collaborate with the pastoral team and wider support networks such as Attendance Hubs to strengthen practice in tackling persistent absence.
Key Qualifications
- Good understanding of current legislation and Government initiatives related to school attendance.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Energy, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
Working Hours
37 hours per week (Standard Term Time plus 2 days).
Salary and Grade
Band D, SCP 9‑17: £27,254‑£31,022 pro rata (£14.13‑£16.08 per hour) (actual £24,004‑£27,442 per annum).
Location
Temple Meadow Primary School, Wright’s Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6RH.
Contract Type
Permanent.
Application Procedure
Applications can be submitted to the school office, either in person or via email to tm.admin@meadow.sandwell.sch.uk. Application packs can be downloaded from the Local Authority website, as well as the school website. Potential applicants are very welcome to contact the school on 01384 569021 for a discussion or visits prior to application.
EEO Statement
Temple Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is therefore required for this role.
Interview and Closing Dates
Short listing date: 29/06/26. Interviews: 03/07/26 @ 10:00am onwards. Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 at 12:00pm.
Pre-Employment Checks
Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
