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Required September 2026

Local Government Pay Scale 5, point 10-13, FTE £27,694 - £29,064.

Term time only - 39 weeks a year, 35 hours 45 minutes per week.

Actual salary/Pro rata £22,940.16-£24,391.32

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.15am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.15am to 3.30pm.

Part time will be considered and can be discussed during a visit.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive person to join our friendly, hardworking and busy school office as our Attendance and Family Support Officer. The person appointed will play a vital role in connecting with our families and promoting good attendance so that all pupils reach their potential. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families and young people to support school attendance and help remove barriers to attendance. Experience working within multi-agency approach would be preferred, but we are open to experience from a range of backgrounds.

The school is looking for someone:

· who shares our values of passion, integrity, respect, aspiration and resilience

· with the ability to work effectively in a busy school environment

· with confidence in IT and strong communications skills

· a caring nature, passionate about creating a safe and inspiring environment

· who can uphold the highest professional standards and work highly effectively in a team

The school can offer:

· staffing structure that provides good communication and line management

· opportunities for development and support from the wider trust team

· highly motivated and supportive colleagues

· proud pupils who value their relationships with staff members

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and are a highly recommended part of the recruitment process. Please telephone on 01245 354134 or email admin@lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk to arrange a visit ASAP.

If you feel you have the qualities for this role, please apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk. Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Closing date for applications will be 29th May 2026, shortlisting will take place the week beginning 1st June 2026 with interviews held on 9th June 2026.

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School is a member of The Brickfields Multi Academy Trust, a company registered in England and Wales. Company Number: 10538130. The Brickfields Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. www.lawfordmead.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

At Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School we seek to nurture each child’s talents and abilities, but still encourage a strong team spirit where we work, play and share experiences together. The staff, governors and Leadership aim to provide a stable and secure environment within which your child can develop and flourish.

We are very proud of our school and place a special emphasis on our relationship with the parents and wider community.