Attendance Officer

King's Leadership Academy Wavertree; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree is seeking an Attendance Officer to establish excellent attendance and punctuality, building strong relationships with families and identifying barriers to attendance.

Join The Great Schools Trust at a rapidly growing academy; you will support students to feel valued and empowered to succeed, with a salary of £29,373–£31,378 and a permanent, term-time plus 15 days contract.

Qualifications

• Experience improving student attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to engage with families and communicate clearly.
• Understanding of safeguarding in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Build strong relationships with families.
• Identify barriers to attendance and support students.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Data management

Safeguarding commitment

UK driving licence

Job description

Attendance Officer - King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree

Join our pioneering team in a growing new school

Salary: £29,373 - £31,378 (actual salary)
Contract: Permanent | 37 hours per week | Term-time + 15 days
Start Date: Negotiable

The Great Schools Trust is expanding its exceptional team at King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree, and we are looking for a passionate, proactive and committed Attendance Officer to join us.

King’s Wavertree opened in September 2025 and is now entering its second year of operation. As a rapidly growing new school, this is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our culture and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives.

Every school day matters, and we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

As our Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in establishing excellent attendance and punctuality, building strong relationships with families, identifying barriers to attendance and ensuring every student feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

As part of Great Schools Trust, you will join a welcoming, ambitious and values-driven community where staff wellbeing, professional development and teamwork genuinely matter.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference - help shape the attendance culture of a growing academy from the ground up.

• Supportive and welcoming team - work alongside colleagues who share your commitment to transforming young lives.

• Professional development - excellent opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing multi-academy trust.

• Excellent benefits - including a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Warmth, empathy and resilience, alongside high expectations for every student.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to engage positively with families.

• Strong data management skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach to improving attendance.

• A genuine commitment to safeguarding, teamwork and helping young people overcome barriers to success.

• A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle (essential).

Interested in learning more? We warmly welcome visits to our academy. Please contact Louise Livingston at [e-mail] or 0151 452 6318 to arrange a visit or informal conversation.