Cluster Schools Attendance Officer
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF23 7ES |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1498330 |
Summary
Llanishen Cluster Primary Schools
Bryn Celyn Primary School
Cluster Schools Attendance Officer
covering primary schools within the Llanishen High Cluster Age Range 3-11
Post Ref: ED50294971
Temporary until 31st August 2026, due to funding
Grade 5 scp 11 -19
£27,269 - £31,067 FTE pro rata
2.5 days per week
Term-time only
39 weeks per annum (which includes INSET days)
(Based at Bryn Celyn Primary School, Pentwyn)
To start: September 2025
The Llanishen High School Primary Attendance Officer team is expanding.
The Llanishen High Primary Schools Cluster are looking for a highly motivated and organised School Attendance Officer. The role of the Attendance Officer will be to work in collaboration with the current cluster attendance officers, the Headteachers and administrators across the seven primary schools to help monitor and improve pupil attendance.
The primary cluster consists of Bryn Celyn Primary, Pontprennau Primary, Glyncoed Primary, Lisvane Primary, Thornhill Primary, Coed Glas Primary and Ton Yr Ywen Primary. The role will be based at Bryn Celyn Primary with the expectation that the officer will support the work across all schools in the cluster.
We are looking to recruit a pro-active individual to work with targeted families and engage them in the learning process. The post holder will strengthen links between schools, parents and the wider community in order to reduce the impact of poor attendance on educational attainment.
We are looking for a committed person who will:
• Work to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
• Work across several schools effectively to increase attendance across the cluster.
• Be committed to working as a team
• Be sensitive to the needs and beliefs of a wide range of diverse families
• Be able to use their initiative to manage workload effectively.
This post 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.
In all cases, application forms should be returned by email to the school for the attention of Miss Elizabeth Berry, Headteacher, Bryn Celyn Primary School.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 25th July 2025
Interviews: Thursday 31st July 2025
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.
Bryn Celyn Primary School
Cluster Schools Attendance Officer
covering primary schools within the Llanishen High Cluster Age Range 3-11
Post Ref: ED50294971
Temporary until 31st August 2026, due to funding
Grade 5 scp 11 -19
£27,269 - £31,067 FTE pro rata
2.5 days per week
Term-time only
39 weeks per annum (which includes INSET days)
(Based at Bryn Celyn Primary School, Pentwyn)
To start: September 2025
The Llanishen High School Primary Attendance Officer team is expanding.
The Llanishen High Primary Schools Cluster are looking for a highly motivated and organised School Attendance Officer. The role of the Attendance Officer will be to work in collaboration with the current cluster attendance officers, the Headteachers and administrators across the seven primary schools to help monitor and improve pupil attendance.
The primary cluster consists of Bryn Celyn Primary, Pontprennau Primary, Glyncoed Primary, Lisvane Primary, Thornhill Primary, Coed Glas Primary and Ton Yr Ywen Primary. The role will be based at Bryn Celyn Primary with the expectation that the officer will support the work across all schools in the cluster.
We are looking to recruit a pro-active individual to work with targeted families and engage them in the learning process. The post holder will strengthen links between schools, parents and the wider community in order to reduce the impact of poor attendance on educational attainment.
We are looking for a committed person who will:
• Work to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
• Work across several schools effectively to increase attendance across the cluster.
• Be committed to working as a team
• Be sensitive to the needs and beliefs of a wide range of diverse families
• Be able to use their initiative to manage workload effectively.
This post 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.
In all cases, application forms should be returned by email to the school for the attention of Miss Elizabeth Berry, Headteacher, Bryn Celyn Primary School.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 25th July 2025
Interviews: Thursday 31st July 2025
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.