Attendance Manager & Safeguarding Lead (Term-Time+5)

Outwood Academy Adwick; Woodlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Adwick is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to improve student attendance and access to learning. This senior role requires legislative knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to engage families in complex situations.

The successful candidate will oversee attendance policy, data analysis, and enforcement when necessary, while working closely with safeguarding partners and the Senior Leadership

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience using an education welfare, social work, or counselling approach with parents and children.
• Strong record keeping and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework governing school attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academy's attendance policy and drive school-wide attendance improvements.
• Manage the Attendance MIS and automated parent contact systems.
• Conduct daily 'Late Gate' patrols to monitor punctuality.
• Identify barriers to attendance and coordinate with families to provide interventions.
• Carry out home visits and coordinate with safeguarding partners.
• Prepare evidence for court proceedings or Penalty Notices when required.
• Analyse attendance data for SLT and lead attendance panels and fast-track meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Outwood Academy Adwick is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to improve student attendance and access to learning. This senior role requires legislative knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to engage families in complex situations.

The successful candidate will oversee attendance policy, data analysis, and enforcement when necessary, while working closely with safeguarding partners and the Senior Leadership