Pudsey Grammar School

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

Details of advert

Job Title:  Attendance Liaison Officer

Hours and working pattern:  37hpw, plus 10 days

Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.15pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.30pm

Grade:  S02, 26 - 28

Salary:  £37,280 - £39,152 FTE (£33,034 - £34,692 Actual)

Start date:  As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our Attendance team.

The Attendance Liaison Officer will be highly efficient and have exceptional organisational skills, the ability to prioritise between competing workloads with a consistently professional approach to all aspects of the role and the drive and focus for continuous improvement. 

 The role will involve;

  To manage and co-ordinate attendance data and processes

●        To provide administrative support for the attendance procedures and protocols

●        To provide reports as required by the Senior Leadership Team and/or Governors

●        To work with families and the community to improve attendance

●        To provide support for the wider Student Support Team

●        To work with our students with Extended Non-School Attendance (ESNA) and their families to identify barriers and provide support.

 Applicants will need to demonstrate:

·         Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong inter-personal and communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team. 

·         Applicants should have appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience in working with young people.

·         A commitment to:

o   Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o   Working with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary

o   Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

·         Be part of a rapidly improving school

·         Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

·         Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

·         Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

·         Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

·         Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

·         Work in an award-winning state of art building 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  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 diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

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 for this position. 

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

·         Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes. 

·         In support of your application, you may include a cover letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form.

·         Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk  vacancies – My New Term link

Closing date for applications:  Friday 9th January 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date:  TBC