Attendance & Punctuality
At St. John’s Primary School, we are committed to providing pupils with the best educational opportunities available. To enable pupils to benefit from these opportunities it is essential that you ensure their regular attendance.
The impact on children’s education through poor attendance, resulting in lost learning, is huge! Our children have already had their education disrupted due to the pandemic and every minute in school counts! To prevent anyone falling behind with their learning, we need to continue to work together to make sure that your child is in school and on time every day. We encourage all of our children to be at school for 8:40am for a prompt start to the day.
Attendance Information
- Above 97% attendance: Less than 6 days absence in one year – This is excellent attendance.
- 95% attendance: 10 days (2 weeks) absence in one school year – This is good attendance but could be improved.
- 90% attendance: 19 days (almost 4 weeks) absence in one school year – Gaining less than 90% attendance will make your child a persistent absentee and will have serious consequences on their learning.
If parents or carers require any support or advice about attendance please contact the school immediately; we are more than happy to support you in getting your child into school.
Essential Information for Parents
- Attendance Policy
- Guide for Parents on School Attendance
- Fixed Penalty Notice Leaflet
- Leave of Absence in Term Time
- Leave of Absence Request Form
KITCHEN ASSISTANT VACANCY
Start Date: 21st September 2026
Contract: 20 hours per week, term time only
Shift pattern: Mon-Fri 10.00 am- 14.00pm
St. John’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to our catering team. Duties include but are not exclusive to the following:
• Observing Health and Safety Regulations as directed by Cook
• Assisting with basic food preparation and service of meals
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the catering areas including cleaning tables, washing up, brushing and mopping floors
• Assisting with the setting up and dismantling of dining furniture.
• Observing correct portion sizes
• Reporting any deficiencies, damage or defects to equipment or suppliers to the Cook.
Completed application forms should be submitted by email to shildonstjohns@durhamlearning.net by 12pm on Wednesday 9th September 2026.
Interview date: Friday 11th September at 10am.
Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.
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