Attendance & Family Engagement Officer

Airedale Academy; Castleford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Castleford Trust is seeking an Attendance Officer for Airedale Academy to promote attendance, work with education welfare staff, and engage with families to support improved pupil attendance. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders and external agencies to safeguard pupil welfare and implement attendance strategies.

You will liaise with parents and carers, support complex cases, and contribute to a positive school culture focused on attendance and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent levels of attendance across the Academy.
• Work with attendance professionals and senior leaders to implement attendance strategies.
• Engage with parents/carers and families to explore and offer support to improve pupil attendance.
• Support and challenge pupils and families to improve attendance.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Liaise with external agencies to support pupils and families.

Job description

Castleford Trust is seeking an Attendance Officer for Airedale Academy to promote attendance, work with education welfare staff, and engage with families to support improved pupil attendance. The role involves collaborating with senior leaders and external agencies to safeguard pupil welfare and implement attendance strategies.

You will liaise with parents and carers, support complex cases, and contribute to a positive school culture focused on attendance and wellbeing.