Attendance & Family Support Officer - Al-Furqan Primary School

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Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Attendance & Family Support Officer. The role focuses on improving student attendance and enabling support for families, working within a pastoral team. Candidates should have experience in a school setting, a commitment to the school's ethos, and strong communication abilities. The ideal candidate may also speak Urdu, Mirpuri, or Punjabi. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to support children and their families effectively.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Support families and children within the pastoral team.
• Work with staff and external agencies to improve attendance.
• Provide data analysis for the School Leadership Team.

Skills

Commitment to Islamic ethos

Oral and written communication skills

Time and workload management

Ability to speak Urdu, Mirpuri or Punjabi

Tools

SIMS

Job description

AL-FURQAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Redding’s Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 3EY

Attendance & Family Support Officer.

Part-Time- Job Share -Term Time Only

8:30am – 3:45pm Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday half day (2.5 days)

Grade 3 SCP 9 £9,288.00 (pro rata salary)

We are seeking applications for this post, to start as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in Voluntary Controlled Islamic School. The aim is to raise aspiration and achievement levels by enabling improved attainment and attendance by developing closer links between school, our pupils, families, the local community and other service providers. Experience of working in a school setting and a good knowledge of SIMS is desirable.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a commitment to the Islamic ethos and aims of Al-Furqan Primary School and its community.
• Is able to work within the pastoral team to support families and children.
• Has relevant experience and is able to demonstrate the ability to support children, their families and the school communities.
• The role of Attendance Officer is vital to ensuring the success and safety of students at our school. As well as maintaining accurate attendance records, the Attendance Officer works with staff, families and external agencies to challenge poor attendance and put in place appropriate measures to support children and families.
• The Attendance Officer will also provide data analysis to the School Leadership Team and Governing Body.
• Has good oral and written communication skills
• Has the ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Has the ability to speak Urdu, Mirpuri or Punjabi, this would be desirable.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Application packs can be obtained from the school website: www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be returned at the school address or email: [e-mail]

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. This is available on our school website: https://www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk/policies/

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity, right to work and online searches. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Please note: only successful applicants will be contacted by school for shortlisting