About this role
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time +1)
Scale E £13.90 to £14.58/hour. Approx. Salary £22,969 - £24,097
Start date: September 2026
A welcome from the Headteacher
At Gaywood Primary School, we are proud of our warm, inclusive and ambitious environment, where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
We are seeking a committed Attendance and Inclusion Lead to help ensure that every child attends regularly, feels supported and is able to succeed. This is a key role within the school, working closely with families, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for all pupils.
Neil Mindham Executive Headteacher
About the role
You will lead the school’s approach to attendance and inclusion, combining strategic oversight with day-to-day work with all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and monitor attendance across the school
· Work with families to improve attendance and engagement
· Support vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND
· Promote a strong culture of inclusion
· Work with external agencies and maintain accurate records
We are looking for someone who:
· Has experience working with children or families
· Is organised, proactive and resilient
· Builds positive relationships with others
· Is committed to inclusion and improving outcomes
We offer:
· Supportive and welcoming team
· Enthusiastic pupils
· Strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing
· Opportunities to work across the Trust
For a full job description please click the link below.
The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.
Closing date: 19th June 2026
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Visits
Visits to Gaywood Primary School are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01553 774147 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.