Attendance Manager & Education Welfare Lead

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust at Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team, shape whole-school attendance strategies and relentlessly pursue improved pupil engagement and educational access for every learner.

The role requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage families and external agencies in complex situations to prioritise consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading attendance strategies and senior attendance roles.
• Strong legislative knowledge related to safeguarding and attendance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage families constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school attendance strategies.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to improve access to learning.

Skills

Attendance management

Legislative knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust at Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team, shape whole-school attendance strategies and relentlessly pursue improved pupil engagement and educational access for every learner.

The role requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage families and external agencies in complex situations to prioritise consistent attendance.