Attendance Support Worker at Harrogate Grammar School

Harrogate Grammar School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Supportive environment

Community culture

Professional development

Job summary

Harrogate Grammar School is seeking a highly organised attendance administrator for a term-time role (20 hours per week, 9am-1pm). You will promote attendance and punctuality, support students, families and staff, and manage attendance records with precision.

The role covers day-to-day attendance administration, reporting, and coordinating with pastoral teams to implement interventions that help every student access their education.

Qualifications

• Able to maintain accurate attendance records and ensure data is processed efficiently and accurately.
• Confident in building positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies, communicating clearly and empathetically.
• Able to identify concerns early and work with colleagues to support improvements in attendance.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration of attendance processes.
• Maintain accurate records through Arbor.
• Communicate with parents and carers.
• Produce attendance reports and support interventions to improve attendance outcomes.
• Help ensure students are in school, ready to learn and able to achieve their full potential.

Skills

Highly organized

Professional and proactive

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Tools

Arbor attendance system

Job description

About this Role

Term-time only + Training Days. Part time, 20 hours per week. Monday - Friday 9am-1pm.

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and proactive individual to join our team and play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality. Working closely with students, families, pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will help ensure that attendance is monitored effectively, concerns are identified promptly and appropriate support is put in place to enable every student to access their education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of attendance processes, maintaining accurate records through Arbor, communicating with parents and carers, producing attendance reports and supporting interventions that improve attendance outcomes. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring that students are in school, ready to learn and able to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has exceptional attention to detail and is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people. If you share our belief that every day in school matters and want to play a vital role in supporting student success, we would love to hear from you.

About our School

At Harrogate Grammar School we provide a positive and inclusive environment where ever student is supported to thrive academically, personally and socially. Our dedicated and supportive staff build strong relationships with students' families and the wider community creating a culture in which everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to high-quality professional development enabling colleagues to continually grow and evolve.

We are proud to be part of Red Kite Learning Trust, whose mission is to nurture ambition, deliver excellence and enrich children's lives through shared values of collaboration integrity and respect. Guided by our vision of 'Excellence for All' and our REACH values of Respect Excellence Adventure Commitment and Honesty we foster an ethos of ambition kindness and mutual respect.

Our aim is for every student to enjoy their time at school, form lasting friendships and leave us as well-rounded resilient young people ready to contribute positively to society.

Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.90%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

• Able to maintain accurate attendance records and ensure data is processed efficiently and accurately
• Confident in building positive relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies, communicating clearly, professionally and with empathy
• Able to identify concerns early, take appropriate action and work collaboratively with colleagues to support improvements in attendance and punctualityPassionate about ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed through regular school attendance, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and achievement

Applicant Guidance

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.