Attendance Manager & Welfare Lead | Boost Student Attendance (Term Time)

Outwood; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead our attendance team and drive whole‑school strategies for improved student attendance and access to learning.

This senior role requires strong knowledge of attendance legislation, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage families in complex situations to prioritise learning for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership in attendance management and safeguarding student access to learning.
• Strong knowledge of education attendance legislation and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging families in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve attendance.
• Influence student outcomes through proactive attendance initiatives and monitoring.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement attendance policies and action plans.

Job description

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead our attendance team and drive whole‑school strategies for improved student attendance and access to learning.

This senior role requires strong knowledge of attendance legislation, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage families in complex situations to prioritise learning for all pupils.