At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and families to improve attendance and punctuality.
- Company: Join Horbury Academy, dedicated to enhancing student outcomes.
- Benefits: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on personal growth.
- Other info: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-3:30pm working hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives by promoting attendance.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience with young people required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Horbury Academy are seekingto appoint a proactive and highly organised Attendance Officer to join ourAcademy team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who ispassionate about improving outcomes for young people by promoting excellentattendance and punctuality.
The successful candidatewill play a key role in supporting pupils and families, helping to removebarriers to attendance and ensuring that every pupil has the best opportunityto achieve their full potential. Working closely with Academy staff,parents/carers and the Education Welfare Officer, you will help create aculture where attendance matters and every day counts.
As Attendance Officer, youwill play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality acrossthe Academy and help identify and address barriers to attendance. You willmonitor and analyse attendance patterns, investigate persistent absence, andcoordinate interventions and strategies that improve attendance outcomes. Therole includes maintaining accurate attendance records, producing reports forleaders, undertaking or supporting home visits where appropriate, and workingcollaboratively with external agencies and the local authority.
The working pattern for therole is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.
About You
The successful candidatewill…
- Understand attendance procedures,safeguarding and child protection requirements
- Possess strong administrative,organisational and ICT skills
- Have experience working with vulnerable ordisengaged young people, ideally in an educational setting.
- Be able to work independently whilst alsocontributing effectively within a wider team.
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Attendance Officer in Wakefield employer: Horbury Academy
Join a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust that prioritises the wellbeing and education of young people, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture. As Head of Academy, you will benefit from professional development opportunities, a commitment to high standards, and the chance to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes. This role not only allows you to lead and inspire a dedicated team but also to engage with families and the wider community in a vibrant educational environment.
