Job Description

Paradigm Trust

Location:

Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 0EW

Salary:

Scale 4 Point 7, 22,811 - 24,313 per annum

Hours:

Full Time, term time only plus 1 week

Contract:

Permanent, required as soon as possible

Reference:

8021

Paradigm Trust

is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated

Attendance Officer

to support attendance in its Ipswich schools as soon as possible.

The trust

When you join Paradigm, you'll be joining a trust that is committed to developing and sustaining great schools to make the biggest difference for pupils. It's a place where we work together, helping each other to make sure every child can reach their potential.


We are only able to do this through the hard work of our staff, and so we value them accordingly. At Paradigm you'll be supported with your career goals, with ongoing professional development and numerous opportunities to progress on your career path. Staff health is extremely important to us, and as part of Paradigm you'll enjoy a range of benefits that are designed to support your wellbeing, as well as a highly competitive rewards package.


If you have a passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The position

You will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient attendance and admissions service and fulfilling statutory duties on behalf of Murrayfield Primary Academy in relation to attendance and children missing education, including working with children, their parents and carers.

What you will offer

You would need to be able to work well as part of a team and be confident carrying out home visits.

What we will offer

You will be joining a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

Local Government Pension Scheme A strong commitment to professional development We strive to be a family friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle to work scheme

For more information

If you would like to find out more about this vacancy, this can be arranged by contacting

Claire Willis

, Principal by calling

01473 728564

.

How to apply

Please complete your application online by

visiting Paradigm Trust's website

.

Closing date: 9am, 10 November 2025.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.




As a trust, we are committed to reducing unnecessary workload and are outcomes-driven, flexible working options can be accommodated.


All applicants must have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this will be assessed as part of the recruitment and selection process. If you are successful, you will be required to comply with the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures.


An Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for all posts. All completed applications must be submitted by the closing date and time detailed above.