Attendance & Engagement Lead

Teaching Vacancies; Ossett; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking an Attendance Officer to lead attendance processes, monitor patterns and coordinate support for pupils at risk of absence. The role requires proactive, highly organised individuals capable of working with families and external agencies to improve attendance and wellbeing.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week, Term Time + 2 INSET days) with a standard pattern Monday–Thursday and Friday mornings.

Qualifications

• Qualified to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged young people in education.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator with ability to build relationships with colleagues, pupils, families and external agencies.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Academy and with partner organisations.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy with handling sensitive information.

Responsabilités

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy to support pupils with attendance concerns.
• Monitor attendance patterns, identify pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinate targeted support.
• Collaborate with Education Welfare Officer, families and external agencies to implement interventions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and analyse attendance data.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate to support attendance and wellbeing.
• Contribute to raising attendance, reducing absence and improving student outcomes.

Connaissances

GCSE English/Maths

Vulnerable youths experience

Organised & proactive

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Confidential information handling

Description du poste

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking an Attendance Officer to lead attendance processes, monitor patterns and coordinate support for pupils at risk of absence. The role requires proactive, highly organised individuals capable of working with families and external agencies to improve attendance and wellbeing.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week, Term Time + 2 INSET days) with a standard pattern Monday–Thursday and Friday mornings.