Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Closing in 14 days (4 February 2026 12:00 pm)

• Salary:
  Actual starting £19,548, Grade 13 NJC points 6-11 - FTE £25,989 - £28,142
• Employer:
  
  The Castle School
• Location:
  
  Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU
• Contract type:
  Permanent, Term time
• Working pattern:
  Full time
• Closing date: 4 February 2026 12:00 pm

• 32 hours and 30 minutes per week
• 8:15am - 3:15pm Monday to Friday (includes an unpaid 30-minute daily lunch break)
• 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days)
• Grade 13 NJC points 6-11 - FTE £25,989 - £28,142
• Actual starting salary - £19,548
• Start Date - as soon as possible

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

The Castle School requires an ambitious and dedicated Attendance Officer to support students in achieving their full academic potential by promoting excellent attendance.

This is an interesting and varied role, based in the heart of the school in the Pastoral Hub. You will deal with staff and students on a daily basis, so excellent communication skills are required.

We require someone who has proven knowledge and experience of Microsoft packages including Word and Excel. You should have a friendly and helpful manner, be well‑organised with strong attention to detail, and ideally have experience of working in a busy office or school environment.

• An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow.
• A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last.
• A competitive salary.
• Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust.
• An energised and professional working environment.

All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 12 noon on the closing date.

Further details are available within the job description and person specification.

Closing date:
Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 12 Noon

Interviews:
Week commencing 9 February 2026