Key Role Information

Salary
£27,822 - £31,556 Term Time plus 5
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/03/2026 08:00
Interview
W/C 23rd March 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP19 - SCP25
Department
Attendance
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Attendance and Family Help Officer

Grade 7 Points (19-25) £27,822 - £31,556; Term Time plus 5 days


Are you a confident, organised and professional communicator? Can you bring an approachable, determined attitude to help all our students achieve their full potential?


If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!


At Hodgson Academy, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance and Family Help Officer to join our thriving department. You will be a professional who embeds safeguarding into all attendance practice and ensures full compliance with current statutory guidance, including Working Together to Improve School Attendance, KCSIE, CME duties, and the national attendance framework.


By joining us, you become a key figure in our academy’s mission to raise standards of attainment and provide students from all backgrounds with the academic support to their future success. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, tight‑knit community where every voice is valued, contributions are celebrated, and teamwork makes a real difference every single day.


A day in your new role could see you:

• Deliver the school’s attendance pathway from early concern to persistent/severe absence, ensuring all steps show a support‑first approach.

• Complete whole‑family assessments; co‑produce Family Help Plans with SMART outcomes.

• Treat irregular attendance as a safeguarding indicator; work with the Safeguarding, Pastoral and SEND teams to triage and escalate concerns.

• Maintain live dashboards, cohort analysis, and early‑trigger monitoring.

• Promote whole‑school belonging, inclusion and consistent attendance routines.


If you’re ready to champion attendance, support families and help every student feel they truly belong, apply today and help us make a meaningful difference!


Closing date: 22nd March 2026 at 08:00am

Interviews: TBC w/c 23rd March 2026


Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.


Post start date: To be discussed


Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines! 

Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application.




Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Relevant safeguarding qualification and/or trainingdesirable
A-level or equivalent experience. desirable

Skills

CPD / Training

Training in Early Help/Family Help or Signs of Safety.

Experience

Experience in attendance improvement, family support or safeguarding (education or children’s services).essential
Working knowledge of KCSIE and Working Together.essential
Skilled in case management, restorative practice and leading multi agency meetings/plans.essential
Confident with MIS systems, attendance coding and data dashboardsessential
Strong and competent IT skills essential

Personal Attributes

Excellent communication skills and ability to engage families with both empathy and challenge.essential
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)essential
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young peopleessential

Hodgson Academy

CCT People Team

people@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk

Moorland Road
Poulton-Le-Fylde
Lancashire
FY6 7EU

Safeguarding Information

As a Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This commitment means that all staff are expected to share this responsibility and act in a way that safeguards the welfare of our students.