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Attendance Improvement Officer

Lightcliffe Academy · Halifax · Calderdale

Job description

Attendance Improvement Officer

Lightcliffe Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary

GRADE SO1, scp 23 - 25, £34,434 to £36,363 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£29,748- £31,415, based on 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

37 per week

We are looking for:

  • Someone with a strong understanding of attendance processes and the barriers affecting pupils
  • A confidence communicator who can build positive relationships with students, families and external agencies
  • An organised and proactive individual who can manage data, identify patterns and take timely action

        You will be:

        • Someone who is committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong attendance and engagement
        • Someone who can build trust quickly while maintaining clear and consistent expectations
        • Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

              Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

              In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

              We can offer:

              • Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
              • A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
              • Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
              • Free onsite parking
              • Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

              How to apply:

              The role profile and application form are available on our website. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

              Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Lightcliffe Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

              To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Stephanie Hardaker via shardaker@lightcliffeacademy.co.uk

              The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Thursday 2 July 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

              Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

              Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

              We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

              Apply now

              Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

              About this school

              Lightcliffe Academy

              Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

              Not rated
              Pupils
              820
              Avg teacher salary
              £50,301
              Pupil:teacher ratio
              17.4:1
              Academy trust
              ABBEY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

              Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

              View full school profile

              Ofsted rating key

              OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

              Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

              Location

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              Halifax, Calderdale, HX3 8TL

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              Salary
              £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
              Contract
              Permanent
              Working pattern
              Full time
              Posted
              4 June 2026
              Closing date
              2 July 2026

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