School Attendance Officer

Stacey Primary School Stacey Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 1DW Telephone:0292049508 School Attendance Officer Salary: Grade 5, SCP 11 – 19 £29,071 - £33,119 FTE pro rata 37 hours per week, Term Time basis – 39 weeks per year 1 x Permanent Post required to start 2nd November 2026 Post reference: ED50299808 The Willows High School primary cluster are seeking to appoint one permanent School Attendance Officer, to start 2nd November 2026. Stacey Primary School will be the host school and will line manage the School Attendance Officer. However, you will work with the other primary schools across the cluster which are Adamsdown, Baden Powell, Moorland & Tredegarville. We are seeking dedicated professionals to improve pupil attendance and foster positive relationships with families. This is a unique and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the wellbeing and learning of children. The key areas of responsibility will be to: Identify and monitor pupils and families who require support in improving attendance and punctuality Implement strategies to improve attendance and punctuality Support and liaise with families and advise on their statutory responsibilities in relation to school attendance The ideal candidate will: Be self-motivated and have high expectations of themselves Have excellent communication skills Have good digital skills, preferably with experience of Arbor Have a positive attitude to working with vulnerable families Have good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload A willingness to learn and develop Excellent support and professional learning will be provided to the appointed candidates. Successful candidates will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone in order to carry out their roles effectively. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. This vacancy is suitable for post share. Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button. For further details please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Emma Vokes 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. Recruitment process Closing date: 18th September Shortlisting: 22nd September Interviews: at Stacey Primary School on 30th September Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher Mrs Emma Vokes 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.