Attendance and Business Support Officer

5 days ago

Burnley, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

**Ref**
- 197755

**Number of Posts**
- 1

**Grade**
- Grade 5 SCP 6-11.

**Salary**
- £25989 to £ 28142 Pro-Rata

**Term**
- Part-time.

**PerM/FTC**
- Permanent.

**Required**
- (asap ).

**Hours**
- 30 hours a week.

**Closing Date**
- 08/10/2025.

Location

Nelson Walverden Primary School, Bracewell Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0TL (455 on roll)

Tel: 01282 614834

Summary

The Governing Body of Walverden Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and experienced Attendance and Business Support Officer to join our dedicated administrative team. This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per week; specific working hours will be arranged upon appointment.

We are looking for a professional individual with prior experience in a school office environment to provide high-quality administrative support and contribute to the efficient operation of the school’s administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Maintaining and updating pupil attendance registers
- Following up on absences and obtaining reasons for non-attendance
- Monitoring and reporting on whole-school attendance data
- Conducting home visits where appropriate
- Analysing attendance data to identify trends and areas of concern
- Supporting initiatives to improve attendance, including pupil incentives
- Collaborating with pupils, staff, parents, and carers to reduce absence levels
- Hold a good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
- Be proficient in a range of IT systems and software
- Have experience working in a busy school office environment
- Demonstrate excellent administrative, organisational, and communication skills
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Show initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving

A sound understanding of school attendance policies and procedures is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be joining a supportive and welcoming school community, and must be committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our pupils and their families.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.

Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 08/10/2025

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school office on 01282 614834

Proposed Interview Date:
16/10/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

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