Attendance Officer

Role Overview

Lift Kingswood in Kingston upon Hull is looking for a committed Attendance Officer to support the school’s effort to improve pupil attendance, participation, and overall achievement. This is a permanent part-time position based onsite at the academy.

Working Pattern and Contract

The post is for 37 hours per week, working term-time plus 10 additional days, which totals 40 working weeks each year. The contract is permanent, and the intended start date is as soon as possible. The vacancy closes on Friday 3 July 2026.

Pay and Benefits

The salary is aligned to NJC spinal points 11 to 14, with an FTE pay range of £28,142 to £29,540. The actual salary for this role is £24,718.63 to £25,946.57. In addition, the role includes a well-being cash plan, membership of the LGPS pension scheme, and other benefits offered by Lift Schools.

Key Duties

In this role, you will take ownership of attendance administration, help the academy meet its legal responsibilities and attendance targets, and work closely with parents and carers to encourage regular school attendance. The job also involves home visits in the local community, careful handling of confidential information, and managing several priorities at once while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Candidate Profile

The school is seeking someone with previous experience in administration or attendance-related work, together with strong confidentiality, professionalism, and people skills. You should be comfortable working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and balancing competing demands. A genuine commitment to improving student outcomes and believing in the potential of every young person is essential.

About the School

Lift Kingswood is described as a high-performing school with results above the national average across all subjects. The academy has also been recognised in a recent Ofsted inspection for outstanding personal development, behaviour and safety, as well as leadership and management. The report highlighted the strong learning environment and the positive experience of both pupils and staff.

About the Employer

Lift Schools is a diverse and inclusive network of 59 schools working toward one clear purpose: delivering an excellent education to every child, every day. The organisation aims to support staff with strong leadership, development opportunities, and the resources needed to do their best work.

Additional Benefits and Support

The employer offers access to broad training and development, a generous benefits package that includes pension, healthcare and financial support, and lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships and travel offers.

Recruitment Notes

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange one or to discuss the role further, candidates may contact Cathrine Weightman, PA to the Headteacher, at cweightman@liftkingswood.org.

The organisation may close the vacancy early if there is a high volume of applications. Applicants are advised to review the job description and person specification before applying.

The school follows a safeguarding-first recruitment process and expects all staff and volunteers to support the protection and welfare of pupils. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, and any offer of employment will depend on an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and, where relevant, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools values diversity and equal opportunity. Job sharing, part-time arrangements, and flexible working may be considered. The organisation is also a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Downloads and Notices

The original vacancy references a job description, benefits brochure, safer recruitment statement, and AI statement as downloadable documents.