Term-time only + Training Days. Part time, 20 hours per week.  Monday – Friday 9am-1pm.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive individual to join our team and play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality. Working closely with students, families, pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will help ensure that attendance is monitored effectively, concerns are identified promptly and appropriate support is put in place to enable every student to access their education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of attendance processes, maintaining accurate records through Arbor, communicating with parents and carers, producing attendance reports and supporting interventions that improve attendance outcomes. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that students are in school, ready to learn and able to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has exceptional attention to detail and is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people. If you share our belief that every day in school matters and want to play a vital role in supporting student success, we would love to hear from you.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where ever student is supported to thrive academically personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students’ families and the wider community creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to high‑quality professional development enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve.

We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition deliver excellence and enrich children’s lives through shared values of collaboration integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ and our REACH values of Respect Excellence Adventure Commitment and Honesty we foster an ethos of ambition kindness and mutual respect.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well‑rounded resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.90%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Harrogate Grammar School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Able to maintain accurate attendance records and ensure data is processed efficiently and accurately
• Confident in building positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies, communicating clearly, professionally and with empathy
• Able to identify concerns early, take appropriate action and work collaboratively with colleagues to support improvements in attendance and punctuality
• Passionate about ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed through regular school attendance, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and achievement

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Louise Addison at HGSHR@hgs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.