Key Role Information

Salary
£28,598 - £30,024 pro rata (actual salary: £24,709 - £25,941)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
28/08/2026 09:00
Interview
4 September 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Grade G
Department
Central Services
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £28,598 - £30,024 pro rata (actual salary: £24,709 - £25,941)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Location: NPCAT, Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JP


We are seeking an outstanding Attendance Officer position to join an established team working across a number of primary schools to improve attendance. We are looking to attract the highest calibre of Support Staff who have a desire to work collaboratively across the range of divisions of NPCAT. 

The role will involve working with allocated primary schools to monitor attendance and implement early intervention strategies to support parents and pupils to reduce absence.

You will benefit from access to nationally leading CPD programmes offered by the Trust.

 

If your experience, energy, personal qualities and values support ours, then we look forward to receiving your application.  

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  


If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Hilary Robinson, Trust Lead for Attendance at robinson.h@npcat.org.uk 



Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026 by 9am

Interview date: Friday 4th September 2026



Skills

CPD / Training

Experience of further relevant professional development

Experience

Successful pupil support and guidance workessential
Successful and effective delivery on improving pupil behaviour and attendanceessential
Supporting pupils’ educational attainmentessential
Partnership workingessential

Personal Attributes

The ability to work effectively and sensitively with a range of groups and individuals, whilst pursuing agreed aimsessential
An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and groupsessential
Good degree of skill in communications, verbal and writtenessential
The ability to instil and facilitate a culture of calm, ordered and reasoned purposeessential
Ability to set clearly-articulated goals to track progress of pupils and adapt strategies to achieve themessential
The ability to use ICT for personal and professional useessential
Actively promote the vision and beliefs of the schoolessential
Demonstrate a belief in the role of the school in developing citizens for the futureessential
A strong belief in education which values and encourages learning for lifeessential
Strong personal credibility based on high levels of probity and the ability to form effective and mutually respectful interpersonal relationships with a variety of stakeholdersessential
An understanding of and sensitivity towards issues faced by vulnerable young people and their familiesessential
A professional approach, particularly with regard to issues of confidentialityessential
Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skillsessential
Proven organisational skills. Ability to work proactively on own initiative and as part of a teamessential
Good analytical and judgemental skills with the ability to adapt and meet others needsessential
Ability to manage time effectivelyessential
Ability to promote a positive school ethosessential
Ability to remain calm when faced with stressful/difficult situationsessential
A commitment to equality and inclusion and the overcoming of barriers to educationessential
A commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policyessential
To deal effectively with parents and pupils in the context of complex and contentious issues on behalf of the schoolessential
Be willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the postessential
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the postessential
A commitment to the Catholic ethos and values of NPCATessential

Qualifications

Nationally recognised qualifications: minimum of 5 A* – C grades include English and Maths or relevant Level 3 (NVQ) qualificationessential

Nicholas Postgate Central Services

Hilary Robinson

robinson.h@npcat.org.uk

Postgate House
Saltersgill Avenue
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
TS4 3JP
Hilary Robinson
robinson.h@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.