Attendance officer

Full time (term time only)

Grade 3  £21,024 - £25,955

Temporary contract (maternity cover)

Start Date: spring 2026

Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School are looking for a highly organised, committed and proactive individual to play a vital role in improving attendance across the school. This is an important position within our pastoral team, ensuring that all pupils are supported to attend school regularly and on time, enabling them to “let their light shine.” This role has become available due to an impending maternity leave.

What we are passionate about

Being a fully inclusive school, where ALL pupils attend regularly, feel supported and have the opportunity to succeed.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. This means being highly organised, detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.  The role will involve monitoring attendance data, following up absences, working closely with families and supporting interventions to improve attendance.

We are looking for someone who:

·        Has excellent administrative and organisational skills;

·        Is confident in communicating with parents/carers in a supportive but firm manner;

·        Can analyse attendance data and identify patterns or concerns;

·        Is resilient, proactive and solution-focused;

·        Understands the importance of safeguarding and attendance in improving life chances;

The successful candidate will be a visible and welcoming presence in school, helping to ensure pupils attend regularly and feel supported to engage in school life.

Our school

Archbishop Ilsley is a large oversubscribed Catholic Secondary School in Acocks Green on the border of Hall Green and Yardley in Birmingham, that caters for pupils between the ages of 11 and 18. We are very proud of our recent CSI Inspection and feel the report encapsulates the ‘Ilsley Spirit’.

Deadline for applications on the My New Term website: Friday 24^th April