Job Description

Address:

Murrayfield Primary Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9JL

Salary:

26,403 - 28,142 pro rata (22,811 - 24,313 per annum)

Hours:

Full Time. Term time only plus 1 week

Contract:

Permanent. Required as soon as possible

Reference:

8223



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 will 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 will 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 will 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 and parents/carers.

What you will offer

You will 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 (LGPS) A strong commitment to professional development We strive to be a family-friendly employer Employee counselling service Cycle2work scheme

How to apply

Please feel free to contact

Claire Willis

, Principal on

01473 728564

To find out more, please

visit our website (Paradigm)

Closing date: 9am, 5 January 2026.

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.


You 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.