School Attendance Officer

School Attendance Officer Post Reference: ED50294482 Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2027 in the first instance / subject to funding Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata Hours: 16.25 hours per week/39 weeks per year. To Start: As soon as possible Age Range 3-11 The Cardiff High Primary Schools Cluster are looking for a highly motivated and organised School Attendance Officer. The role of Attendance Officer will be to work closely with the Headteachers and Administrators across the five primary schools within the cluster to help monitor and improve pupil attendance. The primary cluster consists of Rhydypenau Primary, Lakeside Primary, Roath Park Primary, Howardian Primary and Marlborough Primary. The role will be primarily based at the host school Rhydypenau Primary but will work across all the schools within the cluster. The successful candidate will work directly with targeted families to re-engage them in the learning process. You will play a vital role in strengthening the links between our schools, parents, and the wider community, working directly to reduce the impact of low attendance on educational attainment. We are looking for a committed individual who will: ● Build Strong Connections: Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and school staff. ● Work Collaboratively: Manage time effectively across multiple school sites to drive up attendance initiatives across the cluster. ● Show Cultural Integrity: Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding toward the diverse needs, backgrounds, and beliefs of our school families. ● Use Initiative: Work independently, manage a varied workload effectively, and remain solution-focused. ● Be a Team Player: Work seamlessly alongside existing school wellbeing and administrative teams. This post is a temporary contract and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button. Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th September 2026 12:00 noon Shortlisting: Thursday 17th September 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 21st September 2026 Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those: • aged under 25; • not in employment, education or training; • from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities; • ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.[