Attendance Officer

Job title: Attendance Officer

Salary: SCP 12 (£28,598) – SCP 17 (£31,022) + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

School: Lift Broadlands, St Francis Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2DY

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Start: September

Lift Broadlands is a small secondary school in Keynsham, fostering a nurturing environment for students aged 11-16. Led by Principal Laura Stone, the school is committed to ensuring every student has access to an excellent education. It is located near Bath and North East Somerset with good transport links to Bristol and surrounding areas. Lift Broadlands is a highly inclusive comprehensive school, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, and is a strong choice for learning in the community.

The Attendance Officer will work within the Pastoral team to promote high attendance levels across the school. Responsibilities include tracking attendance data, supporting students with poor attendance through interventions, and liaising with students, parents, and external agencies to improve overall attendance.

You should have proven experience entering high volumes of data accurately, analysing data to inform decision‑making, and communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of attendance, welfare, and child protection legislation, and experience with education sector agencies, will be desirable. Experience working in an educational setting is a strong advantage.

Below are the key supports and benefits we offer:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: Pension plan, healthcare, and financial support.
• Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Lift Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair recruitment process in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance. All offers of employment are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks.

We embrace diversity and promote equal opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working are considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying.