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Attendance Officer - Fixed Term

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2098-318S
  • Posted:06/05/2026
  • Pay:KSB
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:19/05/2026 at 09:30
  • Interviews:22nd May 2026

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Attendance Officer (Part-Time)

Pilgrims’ Way Primary School
Hours: 8:00am – 12:00pm, Monday to Friday (20 hours per week)

KSB 20hrs per week - £11534.83 pro-rata (FTE  £25126)


Term-time only

1 Year contract intially

Belong. Believe. Achieve.

Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is a warm, inclusive, and aspirational school community where every child is supported to feel they belong, to believe in themselves, and to achieve their very best. We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join our team and play a vital role in improving school attendance and outcomes for our pupils.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, safeguarding leads, families, and external agencies, the Attendance Officer will be responsible for promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school, in line with current Department for Education (DfE) guidance.

This is a key role supporting early identification of attendance concerns, building positive relationships with families, and helping remove barriers to regular school attendance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track pupil attendance and punctuality daily, identifying patterns of concern
  • Maintain accurate attendance records in line with statutory requirements
  • Follow up on unexplained and persistent absences promptly, including first-day calling
  • Work with parents/carers to support improved attendance, using a supportive and solution-focused approach
  • Support the implementation of the school’s attendance policy and procedures
  • Liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead where attendance concerns may indicate safeguarding issues
  • Prepare attendance data, reports, and correspondence as required
  • Work with external agencies and the local authority where appropriate
  • Promote a culture of high expectations for attendance and punctuality across the school
  • Ensure all work is conducted in line with safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality requirements

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has experience of working in a school or similar setting (desirable)
  • Has a good understanding of attendance, inclusion, and safeguarding responsibilities
  • Can work confidently with families and professionals, sometimes around challenging issues
  • Is well organised, accurate, and confident using school management systems
  • Is calm, professional, and committed to supporting children’s well-being and success
  • Shares our values of Belong, Believe, Achieve

What We Offer

  • A supportive and welcoming school community
  • A role that makes a real difference to children’s lives
  • Ongoing professional development and support
  • A friendly, committed staff team

Pilgrims’ Way Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.