Attendance Officer - Galashiels Academy - SBO10032
Scottish Borders council , Gala Park, Scottish Borders
Attendance Officer - Galashiels Academy - SBO10032
£20,001 - £30,000
Scottish Borders council , Gala Park, Scottish Borders
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 3 days ago, 20 May | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 02-06-2026 (In 10 days)
Job ref: SBO10032
Location ref: Gala Park, Scottish Borders
Full Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 5A
Hours: 35
Salary: £23,254.26 - £25,161.71 per annum
Hourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96
Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2026 or earlier return of post holder
Role Purpose
The Attendance Officer will work closely with young people, parents and teaching staff to ensure that all young people at Galashiels Academy attend school and will follow up on unexplained absences.
Essential
4 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Maths.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Meg Gennings at Meg.Gennings@scotborders.gov.uk.
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