School Attendance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3RR |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1503145 |
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Cathays Cluster Primary Schools
Albany Primary School
Albany Road
Roath
Cardiff
CF24 3RR
Post Title: School Attendance Officer (SAO)
Post Ref: ED50293516
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only)
To start: As soon as possible
The Cathays Primary Cluster Schools wish to appoint a School Attendance Officer to join our dedicated primary team.
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, families 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.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
If you wish to discuss the posts please contact Albany Primary School and ask to speak to the Headteacher about the role.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to Albany Primary School by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 – 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 15th September2025
It is our policy to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of our schools.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnerships, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief or pregnancy/maternity.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Cathays Cluster Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Albany Primary School
Albany Road
Roath
Cardiff
CF24 3RR
Post Title: School Attendance Officer (SAO)
Post Ref: ED50293516
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks a year (term time only)
To start: As soon as possible
The Cathays Primary Cluster Schools wish to appoint a School Attendance Officer to join our dedicated primary team.
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, families 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.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
If you wish to discuss the posts please contact Albany Primary School and ask to speak to the Headteacher about the role.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to Albany Primary School by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 – 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th September 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 15th September2025
It is our policy to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of our schools.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnerships, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief or pregnancy/maternity.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Cathays Cluster Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.