Attendance Officer

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 22.5 hours per week, Term time, (38 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 1.00pm
Salary information: Scale 3, £15,466 - £15,687 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: ASAP 

Would you like to join our friendly and supportive School?

Cowley St Laurence is a vibrant, two form entry primary school serving a community of happy children.

We are seeking to appoint a flexible and motivated Attendance Officer.

The successful candidate will be sensitive and caring, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to working with pupils and families to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality. You will be confident in building positive relationships with parents/carers and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone with experience of working within a school or similar setting, who has an understanding of the barriers that can impact attendance, including working with vulnerable pupils and those with SEND. The role requires an organised and proactive individual who can confidently monitor attendance data, identify patterns, and work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to support improvements.

A good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills is essential, along with the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, resilience and discretion.

We can offer you:

• An energetic and happy school team who will share your enthusiasm.
• Support from an exceptionally skilled team.
• Exceptionally well-behaved friendly, and helpful pupils.

Cowley St Laurence continues to be a good school (OFSTED 2022), which takes pride in its ethos and developing positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents. 

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at Noon