Job Vacancy

Attendance Officer (St. Gregorys Catholic Primary School)

Employer Information

Employer
St. Gregorys Catholic Primary School
Address
Montreal Road
Netherley
L27 7AG
Website
https://www.stgregorysliverpool.co.uk/
Contact Name
Richard Hartley
Contact Telephone
01514984313
Contact Email
[email protected]

About the Organisation

‘We live, love, learn and celebrate together.’

To do this we will:

Be a school community that follows in the footsteps of Christ in our daily lives (Christ centred)
Nurture and promote a love of learning with Jesus as our guide (Education)
Create a globally minded family of safe, compassionate and lifelong learners (Community)


Objectives: Christ Centred

Provide quality collective worship and enriching liturgical celebrations
Enable our children to acquire an excellent religious education and develop their relationship with God
Encourage a sense of justice, peace and trust of our global community


Objectives: Education

Deliver a curriculum to develop kind, caring citizens through the Catholic teachings, encouraging our children to see a world beyond their own and having high aspirations.
Provide experiences beyond the academia, encouraging all children to find a love for learning, shaping our pupils into happy, resilient, life-long learners.
Value our pupils and staff, appreciating their uniqueness and individual talents, enabling them to be the best they can be
Have high expectations of ourselves and others in all that we do


Objectives: Community

Create a safe, happy environment where all feel valued and welcomed
Develop positive links between the school and parish
Recognise that each person is an extraordinary work of art
Take stewardship of our local and global community that enriches the lives of others

Role Information

Job Title
Attendance Officer
Job Type
Teaching & Learning
Job Phase
Primary
Location
Liverpool
Grade
Grade 7 (SCP 21 – 25)
Actual Salary Information
None
Actual Salary Range
£20,542.03 - £22,537.787
Contract Type
Fixed term
Contract Term
Part time, Term time only
Closing Date
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

About the Role

Make sure daily attendance registers are accurate and complete, and follow up with staff members about any incomplete data 
Follow up on any unexplained absences with parents/carers, escalating issues as appropriate in line with school procedures 
Initiate and oversee the administration of absence procedures – for example, letters home, attendance clinics and engagement with local authorities/other external agencies and partners 
Manage attendance returns for the school census
Manage the process of issuing penalty notices to parents/carers 
Maintain accurate records of communications with parents/carers and relevant interventions 
Build and refresh knowledge of the school’s management information system (MIS) and other relevant systems 
 

Personal Qualities

Willingness to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils
Good time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Ability to handle difficult conversations with families while maintaining a professional and supportive approach
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Values and respects the views of children 
Reliable with great integrity 
Well organised, enthusiastic, energetic and flexible Resilient, able to work under pressure, with good time management Understand the commitment to the concept of equal opportunities
A hard working and committed individual.
A commitment to lifelong learning and CPD
 

Application Information

Closing Date
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Closing Time
12:00pm
Shortlisting Date
Monday, September 7th, 2026
Interview Date
Monday, September 14th, 2026

How to Apply

Completed application forms should be returned to school electronically by email. 

• Application packs are available on the SIL advert or on the school website www.stgregorysliverpool.co.uk.
• Completed application forms should be returned to school electronically by email. 
 

Recruitment Documents

Person Specification
Download Person Specification
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
Download Equal Opportunities Monitoring