Attendance Officer - Galashiels Academy

Job DetailsGrade: 5AHours: 35Salary: £23,254.26 - £25,161.71 per annumHourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2026 or earlier return of post holder Role PurposeThe Attendance Officer will work closely with young people, parents and teaching staff to ensure that all young people at Galashiels Academy attend school and will follow up on unexplained absences. Essential4 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Maths. Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Meg Gennings at Meg.Gennings@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.