Attendance Officer (MFS)

Post Details

Post: Attendance Officer

Hours of Work: Full time Monday to Friday 8.40 - 15 5 hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 days

Contract type: Permanent

Salary including allowances: Grade 3 £27,254 - £33,699, (£21,748.48 - £26,891.54 Actual) and SEN £1722.00 pro rata

Closing Date: 8.30am Monday 1st June 2026

Start date of role: ASAP

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

About the School

Mayfield School is a special school for 315 pupils aged between 3 and 19 with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism. Mayfield is a UNICEF Rights Respecting School on a journey to achieve the gold award. The school operates across two sites - Wheeler Street in Lozells (co located with Holte School and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery) and Heathfield Road in Handsworth. Successful applicants may be asked to work at either site depending on school needs. This post will initially be based at the Heathfield Road site.

About this Role

Mayfield School is committed to encouraging good school attendance through a whole school culture and ethos. The Attendance Officer will play a crucial role in raising the profile of attendance, improving school attendance and providing tailored support to families. The role involves:

• Working alongside parents, carers, pupils, class based staff, the pastoral team and Associate Heads of School with responsibility for safeguarding, behaviour and attendance.
• Co ordinating home visits and using own car for visits (business usage insurance required).
• Sharing good practice and networking with attendance officers across the Trust.
• Implementing interventions and support to promote good attendance, reduce persistent and severe absence and build strong relationships with families.

What we can offer

• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• A committed, hardworking team dedicated to providing the best education for all students
• Comprehensive induction and probation support with regular opportunities for professional development and growth
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free confidential support
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
• Access to a generous pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff, Teachers Pension Scheme for teachers
• Teachers' annual leave in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
• On site parking at all schools
• Unique Trust provision of SEN Allowances to all roles working with students (Teachers, TAs, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers)

Eligibility and Checks

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016); speaking fluent English is essential. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments, meaning spent convictions can be protected and need not be disclosed. A DBS filtering guide is available for additional information.

Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants must provide two suitable references and complete a Trust application form.