At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive attendance strategies and support students in overcoming barriers to attendance.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on student welfare and success.
- Benefits: Term-time only hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by improving their attendance and engagement.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in a school environment preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about ensuring every student maximises their potential through consistent attendance? As an Attendance Officer, you will be crucial in implementing whole‑school strategies designed to improve attendance levels and actively reduce persistent absence. This role blends operational duties – such as conducting home visits and late gate patrols – with essential administrative support, requiring resilient engagement with students and parents to address attendance barriers.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive whole‑school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence.
- Conduct the daily "Late Gate" patrol and maintain the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System.
- Operate the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.
- Directly engage with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge.
- Prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports.
- Process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices.
- Publicise attendance information through various channels.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Resilient and able to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time‑management and organisational skills.
- Experience in a school environment or attendance‑related role is desirable.
- Familiarity with CMIS or SIMS software is desirable.
- A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
Working Pattern
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 10 days.
Safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Attendance Officer in Hindley employer: Outwood Academy Hindley
At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As an Attendance Officer, you will benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises professional development and offers opportunities for growth within the education sector. Located in a vibrant community, our academy is committed to making a meaningful impact on students' lives, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission of maximising student potential.
