"I am... Truth - Friendship - Respect"

The Governors of Wargrave C of E Primary School wish to appoint a dynamic and motivated Attendance Officer to support with ensuring the best possible learning outcomes for all of the children attending.

The candidate ideally should have at least two years’ work experience in a primary school setting, ideally with some experience of working in a pastoral role, or in supporting children with specific barriers to learning.

In addition you should have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and have a desire to enhance your skills further through professional development.

You will need good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to use various IT systems to record and manage data.

The role will consist of:
- Daily monitoring and updating of registers
- Phone calls and home visits to families relating to attendance concerns in line with our First Day response system
- Preparing and analysing data to share with various agencies in relation to attendance
- Striving to improve the attendance of vulnerable groups of pupils in particular, in order to improve the overall attendance and punctuality
- Sharing attendance information and expectations across the school community to ensure attendance is consistently tackled and supportive measures are put in place
- Accurately dealing with requests for leave of absence for exceptional circumstances and maintaining the relevant paperwork connected to these
- Working in collaboration with the Safeguarding/Pastoral Manager to prepare attendance reports for agency meetings as requested and reporting directly to the Executive Headteacher
- Supporting the senior leadership in improving attendance and punctuality of pupils

Working at Wargrave Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member — you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

Our staff enjoy:

• A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared
• The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development
• The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students
• ️ A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect

At Wargrave, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ️

Wargrave is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Rachel.Houghton@sthelens.org.uk

Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday 12^th May

Tasks & interviews will take place: Tuesday 19^th May

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.