Attendance, Admissions and Welfare Officer

• Pakefield High School
• Address: London Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7AQ
• Salary: £21,938 per annum (actual) £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata
• Hours: 33 hours per week, 8am – 3pm, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)
• Contract: Permanent, required from 9 February 2026
• Reference: 8280

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint an Attendance, Admissons and Welfare Officer at Pakefield High School
, Lowestoft. You will play a key role under the direction of the Assistant Head for Inclusion, aiming to reduce levels of absence and work with students and families to promote high levels of attendance. To support others in helping to maintain and improve student standards, achievement and drive an ethos that is positive, celebratory and in line with that of the whole school.

We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, you will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

By joining Clarion Academy Trust, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our young people. We can offer you:

• the chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team
• a role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
• a creative and innovative environment
• excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• a welcoming and supportive staffing body
• enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible).

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Please go the vacancies page for further details and to apply.

Closing date: 9am, 30 January 2026.

Interview date: 2 February 2026.

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.

Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.