Attendance Support Officer

TRAFFORD COUNCIL; Trafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented Attendance Support Officer to join Partington Central Academy & Forest Gate Academy. The core purpose of the role is to improve school attendance, punctuality and behaviour through effective working with pupils and families.

This is a permanent, full-time post (Band 4) with 36.25 hours per week across 5 days and 39 weeks per year, offering a salary of £24,597–£26,682 and an immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Attendance support and pupil welfare
• Behaviour improvement initiatives
• Communications with families and staff

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance, punctuality and behaviour through work with pupils and families.
• Support school staff with attendance procedures and action planning.

Job description

THE DEAN TRUST
PARTINGTON CENTRAL ACADEMY & FOREST GATE ACADEMY
Partington
Manchester
M31 4FL
0161 775 2937
HR contact at - [e-mail]
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT OFFICER
Band 4 scale 12-17
Hours 36.25 per week, 5 days a week, 39 weeks
Salary (£24,597-£26,682)
Permanent
Expected start date – Immediate/as soon as possible

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Attendance Support Officer to join our dedicated team at both Partington Central Academy & Forest Gate Academy. The core purpose of the role will be to improve school attendance, punctuality and behaviour through effective working with pupils and families.

The Dean Trust has a number of high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

Closing Date - Monday 14 September 2026 at 9.00 am
Interviews – Week commencing Monday 21 September 2026