Attendance and Family Support Officer
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 8PN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Richmond Hill Academyisseekingto recruit an inspirational colleagueforthe role ofAttendance and Family Support Officer.This role is of great importance to our work as anacademy,the successful candidate willbe responsible for providinghighquality and comprehensive family support service to children, their families and carers, in accordance with the organisational needs and policies and practices of the school.
The ideal applicant will have:
• 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge and understanding of key government legislation surrounding attendance.
• An in-depth knowledge of steps that can be taken to support students in improving attendance.
• Knowledge of the social,emotionaland mental health needs of young people.
• The ability to build good working relationships with pupils, parents,teachersand other professionals.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their careerhave the opportunity toenjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
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.