Job Location
St Pauls CE Primary SchoolBrinnington RiseBrinningtonStockportSK5 8AATel: 0161 480 5403
Job Title
Attendance Lead and Family Support Officer
Salary
Scale 5 point 12 (£25,589) pro rata actual salary (£14,875)
Hours
Part time 22.5 hours per week, term time only 08:30 – 13:00
Contract type
Permanent
Closing Date
Thursday 9th July 2026
St Paul’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Governing Board of St Paul’s CE Primary School and the Headteacher are looking to appoint an Attendance Lead and Family Support officer.
We are looking for a dedicated professional who will provide a comprehensive and high‑quality support service to the school to improve overall school attendance. This role will involve tracking attendance data, addressing attendance‑related issues, and implementing strategies to improve attendance rates. It is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families and who is committed to ensuring every pupil has the best possible chance to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on attendance and work proactively with pupils, families and external agencies to maintain and improve attendance.
- Use Department for Education guidance and research to implement evidence‑based approaches that improve and sustain exceptional levels of school attendance.
- Provide support and guidance to families to help overcome barriers to learning and attendance.
- Maintain accurate records and monitor the impact of interventions.
Ideal Candidate
- Be resilient, proactive and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
- Have experience of working with children and families in an educational or support setting.
- Understand current DfE attendance guidance and be able to use research and evidence‑based practice to drive improvement.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Be highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Work effectively as part of a team while also using own initiative.
What We Offer
- A warm and welcoming school, with a distinctive Christian ethos.
- A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors.
- A positive learning environment with good resources to support learning.
- A team that is committed to continuing school improvement.
- A commitment to high quality professional development.
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