Attendance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Wirral; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birkenhead Park School is seeking an energetic Attendance Officer dedicated to helping pupils attend regularly and arrive on time. You will build trusting relationships with students and families, listen without judgement, and support barriers to attendance.

As regular home visits are part of the role, you must hold a full driving licence and be confident driving daily. The school is part of The BePART Trust, with a strong focus on safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Energetic, caring and positive Attendance Officer with commitment to supporting young people.
• Must hold a full driving licence and be confident driving every day.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with families is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Build trusting relationships with families and schools, listening without judgement.
• Collaborate with the Attendance Team to remove barriers to regular attendance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Organisation

Full driving licence

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an energetic, caring and positive Attendance Officer who is committed to supporting young people and their families.

You will enjoy building trusting relationships, listening without judgement, and working alongside families to help remove barriers to good attendance and punctuality. You will believe deeply in the power of education and understand how life-changing regular attendance can be — especially for students who may be facing additional challenges or disadvantage.

As regular home visits are an important part of the role, you must hold a full driving licence and feel confident driving every day.

Please see the separate job description for the full person specification.

What the school offers its staff

The Birkenhead Park School is a school transformed.

In its latest inspection, Ofsted found that pupils’ experiences had “improved dramatically”. High expectations, strong relationships and a calm, respectful environment have changed daily life at the school. Our students are proud to belong, and we are proud of the staff who have made that change possible. This is an exciting time to join us.

As part of The BePART Trust, you will work with colleagues who are ambitious for every young person and committed to building on what the school has achieved. You will have the chance to contribute your skills and ideas to a school with a strong sense of purpose and a clear belief in what its students can achieve.

Our Attendance Team plays a key role in the school’s success, with student attendance improving significantly over recent years. Led by our Trust Director of Attendance and Parental Engagement, our three Attendance Officers and Attendance Administrator work closely with students, families and colleagues to remove barriers and promote the importance of being in school.

Our June 2026 Ofsted inspection recognised attendance and behaviour as a ‘Strong standard’, highlighting the strong relationships with families and the support that helps students feel safe, cared for and ready to learn. This commitment was also recognised at the Educate Awards, where Kellie, our Trust Director of Attendance and Parental Engagement, was named Support Staff Star of the Year.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Birkenhead Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.