At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive attendance strategies and support students and parents to improve school attendance.
- Company: Outwood Academy Brumby, a supportive and innovative educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to nurturing potential and fostering growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring they attend school consistently.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, organisational abilities, and experience in a school setting preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24867 - 32542 £ 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.
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.
- Engage directly 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:
- Effective communication with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents.
- Experience in a school environment or attendance‑related role is desirable.
- A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits, and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff.
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
School Attendance Officer in Scunthorpe employer: Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Outwood Academy Brumby is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every staff member can thrive. With a strong commitment to professional development through the Outwood Institute of Education, employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible family policies, and a comprehensive well-being strategy. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students while enjoying a fulfilling career in the heart of Scunthorpe.
Contact Details:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust Recruitment Team
