Salary and Employment
Salary: Scale D (NJC point 7-11) Actual Salary: £22,482–£23,963 (Pending April Pay Award). Contract: Permanent. Term time only plus 2 days. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7.45am – 3.45pm and Friday 7.45am – 3.15pm. Closing date: Monday 6th July 2026 at 9am. Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and compassionate Attendance & Family Liaison Officer to join our team. This pivotal role is at the heart of our school, acting as a key link between school and home. We are looking for someone who can build positive and professional relationships with students, families and colleagues, communicate confidently and sensitively, and remain calm and organised when managing competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day attendance processes and interventions to promote excellent attendance across the school community.
- Work directly with students and families to overcome barriers to attendance and engagement.
- Build strong partnerships with students, families and external agencies.
- Work alongside attendance, safeguarding, pastoral and senior leaders to ensure vulnerable students receive the support they need.
Benefits
- Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- Supportive and forward‑thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- YourCare Wellbeing & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
Safeguarding and Compliance: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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