Job Description

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Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.

With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Attendance Administrator

37 hours per week

7.30am-3.30pm Mon-Thurs, 7.30am-3.00pm Fri

Term Time Only

Grade 5 SCP 7-11

Actual Salary 22,077- 23,531 (FTE 26,824-28,142)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our attendance provision here at Castleford Academy.

You will:

Promote excellent levels of attendance across the Academy.

Provide a high-level administrative service to support the academie's attendance strategy.

Support and challenge both pupils and their families to improve their attendance.

Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of pupils who attend the academy.

Have overall responsibility for the input of pupil absence/attendance data and ensure it's accuracy and relevance.

You will be/have:

A confident and effective communicator.

Experience of working with families with complex needs.

Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.

Proven organisational, time management and problem solving skills.

The ability to deal with emotion packed situations in a calm and professional manner.

The ability to relate well to children and adults.

Flexible and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 3rd November 2025, with interviews due to take place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Wesley Bush, Headteacher at the school address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,824.00-28,142.00 per year

Work Location: In person