Attendance Officer

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College; Ossett; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. You will lead attendance processes across the Academy, monitor patterns and provide timely support for pupils whose attendance is a concern, with the aim of improving engagement, inclusion and educational outcomes.

Working with the Education Welfare Officer, families and external agencies, you will implement effective interventions, maintain accurate attendance records, analyse data and, where

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience with vulnerable/disengaged young people in education.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communicator with pupils, families and external agencies.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy and monitor patterns.
• Identify pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinate targeted support.
• Collaborate with the Education Welfare Officer, families and external agencies.
• Implement interventions to improve attendance and pupil wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and analyse data; conduct home visits where appropriate.

Connaissances

Attendance management

Organisation

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Formation

GCSEs in English & Maths

Description du poste

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking to appoint a proactive, highly organised and motivated Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes through high levels of attendance, engagement and inclusion.

The successful candidate will lead on attendance processes across the Academy, ensuring timely and effective support for pupils whose attendance gives cause for concern. Through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and collaborative working, they will help reduce absences, improve engagement, and foster a culture in which every pupil is supported to attend, achieve, and thrive.

A key responsibility of the role will be monitoring attendance patterns, identifying pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinating targeted support to improve attendance outcomes. Working closely with the Education Welfare Officer, families, and other external agencies, the postholder will implement effective interventions that encourage sustained participation in education and promote pupil wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will maintain accurate attendance records, analyse attendance data, and conduct home visits where appropriate. They will make a meaningful contribution to raising attendance, reducing absence and improving outcomes across the Academy.

This position is on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 INSET days. The working pattern for the role is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.

To be successful, you will be:

• Qualified to GCSE Grace C lor above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

• Experienced in working with vulnerable and disengaged young people in an educational setting.

• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• An effective communicator, able to build positive 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 the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.