Attendance Co-ordinator - Ossett Academy

Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies; Ossett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local educational institution is seeking an Attendance Coordinator to enhance student attendance through support and outreach to families. This role involves working closely with school leaders to track attendance and implement strategies aimed at reducing absenteeism, particularly among disadvantaged pupils. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational welfare and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Membership to Pension Scheme

Technology scheme via SmartTech

Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual flu jab

Free, on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of attendance strategies and educational welfare.
• Ability to collaborate with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support families and pupils to improve attendance.
• Work with Pastoral Year Leaders to review individual attendance.
• Deliver strategies to reduce absenteeism.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Organisation: Schools Directorate, Secondary Schools Service Area, Ossett Academy

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Insets, Number of Jobs: 1, Location(s): Ossett, Position type: Permanent, Grade: Scale 5, Salary: £24,899 to £27,010 per annum (actual salary)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy. To Start As Soon As Possible.

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.

You will be required to build relationships with families and pupils in order to improve attendance and reduce the percentage of Persistently Absent pupils, with a particular focus on disadvantaged.

You will work closely with Pastoral Year Leaders and the wider Pastoral and Inclusion teams to review individual pupils attendance and progress towards whole school and year group targets, and support the teams in instigating and delivering strategies.

About Us

Ossett Academy is an Ofsted good rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.

We strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.

Benefits

We offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• Membership to either the Teachers Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through a Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plan
• Access to health and wellbeing services, and ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through a Corporate Paid Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about this position please contact or call on 01924 921213.

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews likely to be held: week commencing Monday 06 October 2025.

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/. Completed application forms to be returned to.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.