At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive attendance strategies and support students and parents to improve attendance.
- Company: Outwood Academy Acklam, a vibrant and diverse school in Middlesbrough.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive community, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to improving student outcomes and celebrating diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by helping them achieve their potential.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, resilience, and experience in a school environment preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23390 - 24475 £ per year.
Role: Attendance Officer
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £23,390-£24,475
Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 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 patrols with essential administrative support, requiring resilient engagement with students and parents to address attendance barriers.
Welcome from the Principal:
As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community. Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values. We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Chloe Donnelly (HR Assistant) at c.donnelly@acklam.outwood.com.
Responsibilities:
- You will drive whole-school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence.
- This involves conducting the daily 'Late Gate' patrol and maintaining the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System, including operating the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.
- A key function is direct engagement with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge.
- You will also prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports, process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices, and publicise attendance information through various channels.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, is essential.
- Required attributes include resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict, while remaining professional at all times.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents, is crucial.
- Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role is desirable, as is using CMIS or SIMS software.
- A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
School Attendance Officer in Middlesbrough employer: Outwood
Outwood Academy Acklam is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a vibrant community that celebrates diversity and fosters growth. Join us in our mission to enhance student attendance and outcomes in a school that prioritises both academic excellence and personal well-being.
