Attendance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Ossett; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking an Attendance Officer to lead attendance processes, monitor patterns and coordinate support for pupils at risk of absence. The role requires proactive, highly organised individuals capable of working with families and external agencies to improve attendance and wellbeing.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week, Term Time + 2 INSET days) with a standard pattern Monday–Thursday and Friday mornings.

Qualifications

• Qualified to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience working with vulnerable or disengaged young people in education.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator with ability to build 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 handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy to support pupils with attendance concerns.
• Monitor attendance patterns, identify pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinate targeted support.
• Collaborate with Education Welfare Officer, families and external agencies to implement interventions.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and analyse attendance data.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate to support attendance and wellbeing.
• Contribute to raising attendance, reducing absence and improving student outcomes.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Vulnerable youths experience

Organised & proactive

Excellent communicator

Relationship building

Confidential information handling

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees' Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Technology scheme via SmartTech*


• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'


• Access to an industry-leading employee assistance programme


• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through corporate paid healthcare cash plans


• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through corporate paid healthcare cash plans


• Free, on-site parking at every site


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Commitment to safeguarding

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Place Partnership Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.