Thank you for considering St Wulstan’s & St Edmund’s Catholic Academy.

The Governors, staff and children at St Wulstan’s & St Edmund’s Catholic Academy are looking to appoint an Attendance Officer & Early Help Support to join our dedicated team.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to build strong relationships with young people and families.

This is a fixed term, part time position for 19 hours per week, on a term time only basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, parents/carers, and external agencies to monitor attendance, implement early intervention strategies, and provide targeted support where needed. You will play a vital role in safeguarding and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Our collective goal is to endow a lifelong love of learning in all our students following the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. We strive to develop the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of the child with the values of the Gospel underpinning all aspects of school life.

More details of our school can be found at https://www.st-wulstans.lancs.sch.uk/. Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment before applying. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details. 

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:

● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 21st May 2026 - midday
Shortlisting date: Friday 22nd May 2026
Interview date: TBC w/c Monday 8th June 2026

Post Details
Grade: NJC pay Grade D – scale point range 7 to 11
Salary: £26,403.00 to £28,142.00 (pro rata, pay award pending)
Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
Hours: 19 per week, term time only
Required: As soon as possible