Attendance and Family Liaison Officer

Longdendale High School; Hyde; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Longdendale High School in Hyde, UK is seeking an Attendance & Family Liaison Officer on a permanent contract. You will join the central admin and inclusion teams to improve student attendance and punctuality.

The role requires working closely with families and external agencies to monitor attendance in line with school policy, acting as a positive role model and supporting safeguarding standards. Salary is NJC Grade E SCP 11–16 (£29,071–£31,525 full-time), pro-rated for term-time hours, with

Responsibilities

• Provide attendance and punctuality support to students.
• Work with families and external agencies to monitor attendance in line with school policy.
• Be part of the inclusion team and uphold school values and safeguarding standards.

Job description

Attendance & Family Liaison Officer

Permanent Contract

NJC Grade E SCP 11 16 (FTE £29,071- £31,525)

- salary to be pro-rated to reflect TTO

Actual Salary for TTO: £24,766 - £27,216

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Attendance & Family Officer to join our school’s central admin and inclusion teams. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that all our students get to make the most out of school by having excellent attendance and punctuality.

The core purpose of the role is to provide a professional and effective service that improves student attendance at school. To work closely with families and outside agencies to support and monitor attendance in line with school policy.

You will be part of the school’s wider inclusion team, and you will need a positive and proactive approach to your work. We are looking to appoint someone who wants to make a positive difference to our students and their families.

Please note that your approach and the ability to carry out all duties in line with school expectations is essential.

All staff are expected to act as effective role models and be prepared to demonstrate the school’s Core Values and be able to support students in an appropriate and professional manner.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school promotes equal opportunities.

Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 11th Nov 2026 at 9am

Interviews to take place:

Friday 13th Nov 2026

Supporting Documents

• Application Form
• Job Description
• Person Specification