Attendance Assistant
Ellesmere Park High School, Manchester, M30 9BP18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade 4 (SCP 6 – 8) £24,110.67 - £24,884.81
Attendance Assistant job summary
Are you highly organised, personable and committed to making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced role where communication, accuracy and relationship-building are key?
We are looking for an Attendance Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to our attendance function. You will play a key role in monitoring daily attendance, conducting first-day absence contact with parents and carers, maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting interventions that encourage excellent attendance and punctuality.
Working closely with the Attendance Officer and wider pastoral team, you will liaise with students, families and staff to ensure attendance concerns are identified and addressed promptly. You may also support attendance meetings and accompany authorised staff on home visits when required.
About Us
Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive school serving the Eccles and Monton communities. We are proud of our strong relationships, high aspirations and commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially and personally. As part of Consilium Academies, we are dedicated to Excellence and Equality with Integrity, providing outstanding opportunities for both students and staff.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Communicates confidently and professionally with students, parents and colleagues.
- Has strong attention to detail and can maintain accurate records.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and management information systems.
- Can prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure.
- Understands the importance of school attendance and punctuality.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?
As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Access to Trust-wide networks and collaboration.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Vivup staff benefits platform.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' education and life chances.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our attendance team and contribute to improving outcomes for our students. Your work will help ensure attendance information is accurate, absences are followed up promptly and students receive the support they need to attend school regularly and achieve their full potential.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School please contact hayley.silcock@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is 9th November 2026.
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ellesmere Park High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 818 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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