School Attendance Officer in Pontefract

School Attendance Officer in Pontefract

Pontefract Full-Time 28228 - 34500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Ensure students maximise their potential through consistent attendance and support.
  • Company: Outwood Academy Hemsworth, a supportive and innovative educational environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only work, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a community focused on holistic education and student well-being.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by improving attendance and engagement.
  • Qualifications: Passion for education and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 28228 - 34500 £ per year.

Role: Attendance Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Start Date: 01/11/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £9795.15 - £15,578.67

Working Pattern: 15 Hours Per Week or 22.5 Hours Per Week, must be able to accommodate working Fridays. Term Time only plus 5 days

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 duty, with essential administrative support, requiring resilient engagement with students and parents to address attendance barriers.

Welcome from the Principal:

I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. We have a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student.

As part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we provide the very best, holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development, including a new 17-classroom teaching block, and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health.

We actively work to reduce staff workload, allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, this is the place for you.

If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

School Attendance Officer in Pontefract employer: Outwood Grange Academies Trust

At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of over 30,000 pupils across our 41 schools. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering hands-on experience and excellent CPD opportunities in a tight-knit team environment. With competitive compensation and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in education, joining us as a Procurement Manager means contributing to a brighter future for our communities.

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Contact Details:

Outwood Grange Academies Trust Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace School Attendance Officer in Pontefract

Student Engagement
Attendance Monitoring
Home Visit Coordination
Administrative Support
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Resilience