We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fabulous school as an Attendance Improvement Officer.   This is a vital new role and serves as a key point of contact for Parents/Carers, colleagues and external agencies when a pupil is absent from our school. 

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who will uphold the school’s vision and values, to ensure excellent outcomes for our children promoting punctuality and great attendance for all. 

About Us: 

Gledhow is a super school with brilliant pupils, staff, governors and families. We are a large busy three-form entry school in North Leeds with a wonderfully diverse pupil and colleague community. At Gledhow we strive to make the ordinary extraordinary, by taking the everyday experiences our pupils have and transforming them into amazing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring all systems and processes used to monitor and record attendance are fully utilised across the school 
• Supervision and support of staff in order to maintain absences and lateness at an acceptable level. 
• Working in partnership with pupils, Parents/Carers, Colleagues, and external agencies to identify attendance issues, implementing the appropriate support and referral strategies. 

To be successful in this role you will be someone who has   

• An understanding of attendance monitoring and general office procedures and practice. 
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, able to work on your own initiative and within existing teams. 
• Experience of using Microsoft Office Suite and school ICT systems. 
• The ability to engage with pupils and their families to create strong links with school to uphold policies that promote student welfare 

In return we offer: 

• A competitive salary and contributions to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme. 
• Free onsite staff parking 
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership. 
• A friendly and supportive culture with continuous development and training opportunities.   

If you would like to join us we would love to hear from you.  Visits to the school before the closing date are welcomed.  Please email the school on recruitment@gledhowschool.org to arrange a visit. 

How to Apply

Please download and complete the application form via the link https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/attendimprovofficer

Completed applications should be addressed to the Deputy Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@gledhowschool.org. 

Gledhow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is ‘regulated activity’ therefore you are advised to read our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is also available at  https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/attendimprovofficer

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.