Attendance Co-ordinator - Ossett Academy

Attendance Co-ordinator – Ossett Academy

Ossett Academy and Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an Attendance Coordinator to secure the beneficial and regular attendance of all pupils in the Academy, by supporting pupils and families and liaising and working closely with other agencies.

Hours 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Insets

Location Ossett

Position type Permanent

Grade Scale 5

Salary £24,899 to £27,010 per annum (actual salary)

Advert Wording Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy.

Responsibilities

• Secure the beneficial and regular attendance of all pupils by supporting pupils and families and liaising with other agencies.
• Build relationships with families and pupils to improve attendance and reduce Persistently Absent pupils, with a focus on disadvantaged groups.
• Work closely with Pastoral Year Leaders and the wider Pastoral and Inclusion teams to review individual pupil attendance and progress towards school targets.
• Support teams in instigating and delivering attendance strategies.
• Collaborate with the Trust and academy teams to promote a welcoming, safe learning environment and effective safeguarding practices.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of working to improve pupil attendance and understanding of related frameworks and policies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues across multiple agencies.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and high professional standards.

Benefits

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plan with 24/7 online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner access
• Health and wellbeing services and money back for essential healthcare through a Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Free on-site parking at every site
• Mental Health First Aiders across settings

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and currently comprises five academies. The Trust is committed to high-quality professional development and to investing in staff to transform education for young people. We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated central operational team and an educational strategy group to support your career goals.

How to apply and important dates

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews likely to be held the week commencing Monday 06 October 2025. Completed application forms should be returned as directed in the application pack. For an informal discussion about this position please contact 01924 921213.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Important Information

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates if sufficient quality applications are received.